By Abigail Franks

The problem however is that often in relationships that have gone bad, claims of paternity and demands for child support are made on the latest convenient male partner who may or may not be the actual father. Once this type of claim is made, it becomes a big issue for the man especially if hes not the legitimate father of the child.

And the risks are high. The courts have demanded child support payments from fathers, even to the point of impoverishment. Failing to make the demanded court ordered child support payments can also result in many penalties, not the least of which is garnishment of wages to pay support. In addition however, all tax returns can be withheld and even documents like a drivers license renewal can be refused by the state to dads who are behind on child support.

Another aspect of paternity is what about a father who is not afforded his rights to be with his child because the mother has claimed the child isnt his? This is a case where a home paternity DNA test can establish if the man is the legitimate father and entitled to visitation and involvement with the child.

Its not the intent of this article to take sides one way or the other on this matter. The facts are that having a child obligates the parents to care for that child. So the ramifications of being identified as fathering a child can have serious and long lasting effects on the life of a man.

If you father children, its your responsibility to care for them. If theyre yours, you should also have the right to be involved win their lives.

But what if youre not the father however? Why should a man be obligated to support children who are not legally or biologically his?

This is where a home DNA paternity test can help. These at home DNA kits are simple to use and accurate to the point where DNA results are routinely used as evidence in court. At the very least, establishing paternity using a home DNA test kit can make going to court a much less stressful event.

These DNA tests are inexpensive and offer significant peace of mind for the parents. They are accurate to at least 99.99% positive that you are the father but are also 100% accurate in establishing you are NOT the father of the child.

Although its ideal to have the mother, child and the claimed father tested, the dna testing method does not require the mother to be involved to obtain an accurate test.

Once a DNA test kit is delivered, you need to collect the samples. This is an easy swab of you and the childs mouths. Send the samples into the DNA test lab for processing and in about a week, your results are delivered to you.

Its a sad day when claims of fatherhood are made with such dire consequences for all concerned. Using a home paternity DNA test kit can establish your rights and obligation to a child one way or the other.

Abigail Franks writes on a variety of subjects which include family, Health, and Home. For more information on Paternity testing visit the site at http://www.dna-paternity-test.rsaweb.org

By subhash

The Immigration and Nationality Act requires that a blood and legal relationship be established. In addition to documentation, a genetic test may be required by a DNA testing laboratory. The laboratory must be accredited by the American Association of Blood Banks for Parentage Testing. Affiliated Genetics is one of fewer than 50 laboratories worldwide to hold such accreditation. We have over a decade of experience with Immigration DNA Testing from setting up sample collection, fulfilling testing requirements and reporting results in a timely manner. We have worked in conjunction with embassy and consulate offices worldwide. Immigration cases may be simply to determine paternity or maternity. Additionally, family relationships can also be determined using DNA with the participation of grandparents, aunts, uncles, and siblings. In the case of a husband and wife, the petitioner may be required to prove there is no biological relationship.

The immigration law treats a case where a child is related only to one of the parents differently. Treatment will depend on whether the child is related to the mother or to the father. When the child is revealed to be the biological child of the father but not the mother, the Home Office usually seeks an explanation from the family on the following issues:

1. whether the child has been brought up and lives with the natural mother or the natural father.
2. whether the childs mother is also seeking entry or whether she qualifies for admission.
3. whether the father had exercised sole responsibility for the childs upbringing.
4. whether the father had a previous undisclosed marriage or is in a polygamous marriage.

When the child is related only to the mother, the situation is different. This is a very delicate case and is usually handled with great sensitivity as the child may be illegitimate and the father may not be aware. The impact of a disclosure of adultery could be disastrous for the woman. If the child has been brought up as child of the family he or she is usually admitted. If DNA testing results indicate that the child is unrelated to the claimant, there may still be grounds for the Home Office to concede the application. If there is evidence that the child has been brought up as a member of the family he or she may be qualified for admission as de facto adopted child. In cases where the child is not a biological child of the parents but is related to them, the child may qualify as a dependant of a relative other than a parent.

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