Paternity testing is performed for many reasons. It can provide peace of mind to everybody involved. It may also solve several legal issues, including child support and inheritance issues.
Child Support
A DNA paternity test may help determine whether or not you must pay child support. This test is universally accepted by courts. When unsure of the father of the child in question, request an evaluation.
Be careful, though. In many states, if it is determined that you are the biological father, you must pay for the testing; which can be quite expensive. However, you will have peace of mind knowing that the child support you provide is actually for your child.
Child Custody and Visitation
In most cases, child support and child custody are looked at as separate issues. DNA evaluation may be used to determine whether or not a man has visitation rights to a child. When the DNA paternity test shows that a man is the father of the child, it is much more likely visitation will be granted.
Immigration
A DNA paternity test may be required for a child or father living in a different country to be allowed to immigrate to the United States. The United States State Department often requires this verification before allowing a United States citizen to sponsor an immigrant. This may be required regardless of country of origin for the immigrant.
Adoption
The majority of adoption agencies require both parents agree before a child is released for adoption. When questions arise about the biological father of a child, a DNA paternity test may clear up any doubts.
This practice protects the rights of biological parents: if one parent does not consent, the adoption cannot go forward. This process also protects adoptive parents. Adoptive parents are freed of worry about biological parents coming back later to claim the child.
Paternity testing is also helpful for adopted children. Sometimes adopted children wish to locate their biological parents. Once they have located someone they believe is their biological father, results will confirm or refute their suspicions.
Insurance and Inheritance Cases
Some insurance companies insist that a DNA paternity test be performed before they add a child to the father's insurance policy. This is done most often when the alleged father is not shown on the birth certificate.
Paternity testing is often performed to determine how to divide an estate when there is not a Will available. It may also be completed if the Will is murky on the division of the estate between family and non-family.
Suspected Infidelity
It is a well known fact that infidelity happens whether you are married or not. If a wife or girlfriend becomes pregnant and you suspect that infidelity has occurred, an evaluation may be requested. A DNA paternity test verifies whether or not the child is yours and will allay your concerns of infidelity.
Identify Remains
Paternity testing may be performed to identify remains if a child or father has gone missing. When the police find remains and think that they belong to a missing family member, this test will dismiss or confirm identification. This may allow family members to obtain closure.
As you can see, there are many reasons for obtaining a paternity test. The reasons range from court cases to insurance policies to simple peace of mind. The reason for getting an evaluation, however, is not as important as the end result.
Child Support
A DNA paternity test may help determine whether or not you must pay child support. This test is universally accepted by courts. When unsure of the father of the child in question, request an evaluation.
Be careful, though. In many states, if it is determined that you are the biological father, you must pay for the testing; which can be quite expensive. However, you will have peace of mind knowing that the child support you provide is actually for your child.
Child Custody and Visitation
In most cases, child support and child custody are looked at as separate issues. DNA evaluation may be used to determine whether or not a man has visitation rights to a child. When the DNA paternity test shows that a man is the father of the child, it is much more likely visitation will be granted.
Immigration
A DNA paternity test may be required for a child or father living in a different country to be allowed to immigrate to the United States. The United States State Department often requires this verification before allowing a United States citizen to sponsor an immigrant. This may be required regardless of country of origin for the immigrant.
Adoption
The majority of adoption agencies require both parents agree before a child is released for adoption. When questions arise about the biological father of a child, a DNA paternity test may clear up any doubts.
This practice protects the rights of biological parents: if one parent does not consent, the adoption cannot go forward. This process also protects adoptive parents. Adoptive parents are freed of worry about biological parents coming back later to claim the child.
Paternity testing is also helpful for adopted children. Sometimes adopted children wish to locate their biological parents. Once they have located someone they believe is their biological father, results will confirm or refute their suspicions.
Insurance and Inheritance Cases
Some insurance companies insist that a DNA paternity test be performed before they add a child to the father's insurance policy. This is done most often when the alleged father is not shown on the birth certificate.
Paternity testing is often performed to determine how to divide an estate when there is not a Will available. It may also be completed if the Will is murky on the division of the estate between family and non-family.
Suspected Infidelity
It is a well known fact that infidelity happens whether you are married or not. If a wife or girlfriend becomes pregnant and you suspect that infidelity has occurred, an evaluation may be requested. A DNA paternity test verifies whether or not the child is yours and will allay your concerns of infidelity.
Identify Remains
Paternity testing may be performed to identify remains if a child or father has gone missing. When the police find remains and think that they belong to a missing family member, this test will dismiss or confirm identification. This may allow family members to obtain closure.
As you can see, there are many reasons for obtaining a paternity test. The reasons range from court cases to insurance policies to simple peace of mind. The reason for getting an evaluation, however, is not as important as the end result.
Information about the Author:
Billy Kite is a researcher writing on behalf of www.paternitytesters.com
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