Paternity testing may play an important role in child custody cases when biological parentage has not been established or is being disputed. DNA testing can help provide objective information regarding parent-child relationships.
Why Parentage Matters
Parentage may affect:
- Custody proceedings
- Visitation rights
- Child support matters
- Family court decisions
Importance of Legal Testing
When results may be reviewed in court, legal chain-of-custody procedures are often recommended.
What Happens During Testing
Most paternity testing uses simple cheek swab samples.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can paternity affect custody rights?
Parentage issues may be relevant in custody proceedings.
Can DNA results be presented in court?
Legal testing is designed to meet documentation requirements.
Is the test painful?
Most tests use painless cheek swab collection.
Isha Diagnostics provides DNA specimen collection services in San Jose for laboratory testing programs.
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