Due to fear of infidelity: Be'er Sheva judge allows paternity test for two daughters

A family court in Be'er Sheva granted a man's request to order a genetic test to establish paternity for his two daughters. The mother objected, but the judge ruled that uncovering the truth is in the children's best interests.

A family court in Be'er Sheva granted a man's request to order a genetic test to establish paternity for his two daughters. The mother of the girls strongly objected, claiming the lawsuit was filed out of vindictiveness and to avoid child support. Judge Ariel Maman ruled that uncovering the truth aligns with the children's interests, even if it turns out they have a different biological father. A social worker recommended conducting the test, noting that the father's doubts permeate his relationship with the girls and could cause them emotional harm. The judge agreed, writing that "better a bitter and unequivocal truth than endless doubts." The decision on legal costs and changes to child support was postponed until the procedure is completed. The article was prepared by PsakDin, a partner of Ynet.