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Yes, but what happened in the past can not be undone by this and the child, now an adult would be at liberty to refuse to participate.

However, if you know he IS the real father then this will finally put his mind at rest - a woman KNOWS her child is hers but a man always wonders especially outside a family situation.

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Q: If the father acknowledged paternity 18 years ago can he now request DNA testing?
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