Common Reasons for a Paternity Test
People seek out a paternity test for a multitude of personal reasons. And the people looking for paternity testing are not just mothers, or fathers. Sometimes adult children seek out paternity testing, for inheritance, immigration or in cases of adopted children seeking their birth families. Some of the reasons one might purchase a DNA paternity test include:
- “I just have to know”. A person’s capacity for the unknown is as unique as the individual. Some of our clients heard a story from a relative and waited 70+ years until they just HAD to find out the truth with a paternity test. (These stories are always so amazing.) For others, just the 40 weeks of pregnancy are unbearable, and a painless cheeck swab in the first few days of life can answer this all-important question. It’s all about peace of mind.
- Family Ties. It is difficult to overstate the importance of the feeling of true belonging. I’ve read many articles that cite research showing that being part of a close family benefits a person in countless ways, including overall health, reduced stress, better performance on the job or in school, and the increased likelihood of sustaining healthy familial relationships throughout life.
- Child Custody Issues. When there is a dispute over the welfare of a child and/or the best visitation arrangement for a child, you want the right people making these critical decisions.
- Financial Security. Paternity can impact a child’s financial situation from childhood into adulthood. As a child, paternity may affect child support payments, medical insurance, housing and other necessities. Long-term financial effects of paternity include possible inheritance of money or property, college savings and other ways a parent might give a child a head start in life.
- Medical Lifeline. There are some instances where the identity of one’s father may make a life or death difference. Whether considering genetic propensities or confronting a serious illness, true paternity can have a huge impact on medical decisions and the appropriate treatment course. In a situation where an organ donation is needed, a biological father may be a source of hope.
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