DNA Testing and its Problem Solving Advantages

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.