The
glorification of paternity test drama has provided entertainment for many of us
as we watch talk shows and reality court television unravel the personal issues
about other people’s lives. However, what many of us may not understand are the
dire consequences of the results for those guests who are nervously shaking in those
big talk show chairs. Paternity tests are done for people ranging from as early
as pre-birth, when the child has almost completely developed in the womb, to
past even death if there is access to a person’s bones. DNA tests are about more
than just finding the right parent to a confused child of an angry single
parent. Whether the DNA test is court ordered or done by families who are trying
to unite, the clarity can provide solutions to many of the following problems:
Reuniting with Estranged Parents:
Although most often DNA testing is
done by a doubtful mother or father, it can be also be done by children who
want to find and reconnect with their biological parents. There are many cases,
each one with its unique set of circumstances, where a child feels the need to have
answers to any questions they have about their estranged mother
or father. An example may be a child too young to understand or remember his or
her parents’ divorce. The child is raised by one parent, and may have a
stepmother or stepfather take the other parent’s role, but they become
estranged with their second biological parent. As the child grows up, the need
to meet their estranged mother or father intensifies. In order to provide
clarity on the past history of his or her parents’ relationship, a DNA testing
can assure that child answers that have lingered and became aflame as they grew
up.
Adoptive Children and their Journeys:
Adopted
children often struggle with whether or not they want to know who their
biological parents are if they are unaware of their past. As they grow older
and become adults, they can take responsibility for themselves and want to know
about where they came from and why they were given up for adoption. It’s a
complicated and conflicted yet powerful journey to do so. The adoptive parents
are the true parents, and there might be emotional distress, but the parents
know that the answers could extinguish any confusion and distress their
children have about their origin.
Parental Deaths and Legal Follow Ups:
In the unfortunate case of a mother or father’s death, legal situations may arise that may need to be resolved with paternity testing. Children of the deceased parent(s) can file claims to their inheritance, life insurance and/or social security but sometimes there may be doubts about whether someone is legitimately the child of the deceased. DNA testing will clear any of those doubts and ensure the rightful heirs get their fair treatment in the case when there is already so much distress the children are going through due to the loss of their parent.
Confirming
Siblings & Ancestry:
More than one child can be
affected by their parent’s conflicted history with past partners. Many people go
on not knowing that they even have siblings. However, for those who have
suspicions, DNA testing can easily detect if two or more people have that one
parent in common, building up their family. It is now easier than ever to find
estranged parents and siblings and trace your ancestry with DNA testing. When
research on family tree websites link two or more family lines, DNA testing is
done to reassure that connection and guarantee an accurate path to continue to
find your linage as far back as possible. People can easily trace their family
line centuries back, adding rich history to their surname and understanding
what their ethnicity is.
If you
have any of these conflicts or maybe have your own unique circumstances, you can
get more information on CM Drugfree’s DNA Testing here. Our process is
reliable, responsive and affordable, and we can make it easier for you to get
answers when you may already be facing personal issues with family. Check out
our site at CMDrugfree.com to get in
contact with us and learn more about our other services.
