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Court Rules Paternity Uncertain Due to Twin Relations

4/2/2026

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  • The Court of Appeal ruled that the biological father of child P remains uncertain because the mother had sexual relations with identical twins within four days, and DNA testing cannot distinguish them.
  • There is a 50% chance the birth certificate lists the father.
  • Sir Andrew McFarlane said the first twin’s parental responsibility will be suspended until hearings.
  • He noted future tests may clarify paternity, but the current situation remains ambiguous.
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