What is the Legal Paternity DNA Test?
The Legal Paternity DNA Test provides officially recognized and legally valid results that courts can utilize in various legal conflicts, such as child support and custody cases, modification of the name on a birth certificate, and disputes concerning inheritance.
What are the samples required for DNA Test?
The samples required for the Legal DNA test are blood or saliva.
How are the samples collected?
To consider a DNA test legally admissible, one must adhere to a strict chain of custody during the sample collection process. Typically, an independent third party, such as a medically registered professional like a doctor or practice nurse, assumes the role of a sampler. The sampler actively verifies the identity of each party being tested, thereby guaranteeing the integrity and reliability of the results.
What are the documents required for Legal Paternity DNA Test?
During the collection appointment, the sampler will endorse two passport-sized photos for each person being tested. This endorsement serves as confirmation that the photos are an accurate representation of the individuals providing the samples.
Every individual undergoing the DNA test must present a recognized form of photo identification which may include:
- Passport
- Full Driver’s License
- National Identity Card, or other accepted documents.
- In the case of children who do not possess photo identification, a certified copy of their birth certificate should be provided.
To ensure compliance, individuals must provide written informed consent for each adult sample and every sample obtained from a child.
What is a chain of custody?
As a general guideline, courts typically require individuals to provide assurances that they have meticulously conducted a paternity test. Which will serve as evidence, with a well-documented audit trail. This demonstration is necessary to establish that they correctly provided the samples, securely transported them to the testing laboratory, ensured the competence of the testing laboratory to perform the tests, and delivered the accurate results pertaining to the provided samples to the court.
At My Genetic DNA Center, we securely send the samples in tamper-evident bags. Upon receiving the bags, our team carefully examines them to confirm the intact arrival of the samples and verify the accuracy of the information on both the accompanying documents and the samples themselves. Once our team receives and successfully completes thorough checks on all the designated samples for testing, we then forward them to the Laboratory for DNA testing.
How accurate is a Legal Paternity DNA Test?
A DNA paternity test provides an accurate determination of whether a man is the biological father of another individual with an accuracy rate of nearly 100%.
Difference between Peace of mind and a Legal DNA test:
A Peace of Mind DNA test is typically pursued for personal knowledge and to achieve peace of mind, and it does not carry legal implications. Furthermore, a Legal DNA test serves official or legal purposes, such as establishing legal parental rights, child support, or custody.
In how many days the test reports will come?
The laboratory will send your DNA test results to the court within 8-10 working days from receiving the samples.
