by DDC | Oct 13, 2021 | Paternity
Many child-welfare advocates agree: Paternity establishment can provide basic emotional, social and economic ties between a father and his child. Many people get an at-home paternity test simply for peace of mind. They want to put long-held nagging suspicions to rest...
by DDC | Sep 24, 2021 | Paternity
A DNA paternity test is considered the gold standard by both the scientific and legal communities when it comes to accurately establishing a relationship between a possible father and a child. Legal paternity tests are accepted by the United States court system from...
by DDC | Jul 16, 2021 | Immigration DNA Testing
A legal DNA test is the only type of DNA testing admissible in courts because it follows a chain-of-custody process. One of the top reasons people order legal tests is for immigration purposes, however, there are some important distinctions between immigration and all...
by DDC | Apr 16, 2021 | Paternity
When a married woman gives birth, her husband is typically assumed to be the child’s father and is given that status on the birth certificate. But if a woman is unmarried, a man must formally be named the father to establish legal paternity. The man must usually sign...
by DDC | Jan 15, 2021 | Paternity
Thanks to at-home DNA tests, establishing paternity has never been easier or more affordable. Yet, there are still people who are reluctant to take the test and find out the truth. Parents may be worried about how it will affect their personal relationships or...