Legal Paternity Test
The legal paternity test is a type of paternity test you can take in your home and utilize the results for court.
How does it work?
In order to take an at home legal paternity test you will need to go online and order the appropriate testing kit that is for legal paternity testing. Once your test kit arrives you will have to provide a DNA sample from the child and the alleged father. The legal paternity test sample will require a cheek swab(buccal) that you will need to get from the both the child and father. In your legal paternity test kit you will have to fill out the required information pamphlet that’s inside and send the completed kit back to it’s designated address.
When your test samples arrive at the laboratory they will process and compare them by using DNA sequencing. The legal paternity test will be meticulously handled at the laboratory in order to make sure it fulfills the criteria for it to be used for legal services. Depending on the services paid, and the laboratory testing times your results can take between one to seven business days after arriving at the testing facility.
Home legal paternity test vs laboratory test
When you take a legal paternity test at you will have to order your paternity kit online. You will need to make sure the type paternity test your order is designated as a legal paternity test. Depending on what company you use, it will determine the price, result speed and the contents that are in your test kit. Most home paternity tests utilizes the cheek swab method for a DNA sample, but some other at home paternity tests may offer a discreet specimen option if you are unable to get a buccal sample. Some examples of discreet DNA samples are an toothbrush or fingernail clippings. When you order an at home legal paternity test they are usually cheaper, much more convenient and private.
When you decide to take a laboratory paternity test for legal matters you would have to find a location near you that offers this service. These locations could be at a DNA laboratory testing center, certain urgent care centers or your primary doctors office. In many of the locations you will have to schedule an appointment. The prices may also vary depending on the laboratory, doctors office and the procedure that is being used. Many laboratories can utilize different means of collecting a DNA sample like blood, hair, buccal swab, and other possible methods. The result times may vary as well.
Reasons to take an at home legal paternity test
Child support
Establishing paternity is a necessary step in order to continue the process for child support. With child support you may receive extra financial backing in order to better take care of your child or children.
Child custody
Establishing paternity is a nesecary step in order to proceed with the process of child custody.
Inheritance
If a family member passes and leaves behind a will to their relatives, which may include your children, establishing paternity may be needed in order to gain access to those inheritance benefits
Death benefits
Establishing paternity for a child of a deceased parent may gain that child access to certain benefits like social security.
Complete medical history
There are certain medical conditions that are acquired in your children’s DNA that may be present from the father or the mother. Establishing biological identity of both parents will give your child a complete medical history of possible future allergies and illnesses.
Where to find at home legal paternity tests?
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Frequently asked questions
- How long does the legal paternity test results take?
Depending on the package you’ve purchased your home legal paternity test results can take between 1-5 buisness days after it is recieved at the labratory.
- How to recieve my test results?
You will recieve your legal paternity test results via email.
- How accurate are at home legal paternity tests?
Home legal paternity tests are 99.999% accurate
- Are at home legal paternity tests covered by insurance?
Due to at home legal paternity tests being considered a non-health related test it will not be covered by your insurance.
- Can I use my legal paternity test for immigration?
Legal paternity tests cannot be used for immigration, but ordering a immigration paternity test can.
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