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What if Alleged Fathers are Related?

by HOMEDNA on 12/15/2010

Q: What if the alleged fathers are related? Can I do a DNA Paternity test with just one of them? Should I notify the DNA Testing lab?

A: You want to test all alleged fathers when doing any DNA paternity testing. This may be complicated at times; yet, for best DNA paternity results you want to test all of the alleged fathers, especially if they are related. If this is not possible, be sure to inform the laboratory conducting the paternity testing if the alleged fathers are related in any way.

Why this is Important

The DNA paternity testing laboratory needs to know how the alleged fathers are related, most especially if they are brothers. This is essential knowledge because the DNA testing laboratory can then also calculate the probability of an avuncular (Uncle) relationship. Brothers do have different DNA (with identical twins being the exception); however, if the biological mother does not participate in the DNA test by supplying samples, testing only one brother may yield inconclusive results.

Always include the biological Mother for DNA testing whenever possible for any type of DNA testing but most especially when the potential fathers are brothers.

If the alleged fathers are more distant relatives (such as first cousins) the DNA they have in common will not cause inconsistency on a DNA paternity test. However it is still important to notify the laboratory of the relationship.

Court orders Sibling DNA Test

by HOMEDNA on 12/09/2010

With the all buzz about paternity kits being sold at your local pharmacy, its hard not to take notice. However, there are other ways to determine paternity in situations where the alleged father is not available.

Adelaide Now reports on a case illustrating when a Sibling DNA test would be a replacement for a Paternity test. In this case an alleged father died in April of 2009, a young boy and his mother are trying to prove paternity to assert rights to his estate. The alleged father in the case has a daughter who is the sole beneficiary to the man’s estate, and has been ordered to take part in a Sibling DNA test with the 6 year old boy. The judge concluded that the minor imposition on the woman to participate in the Sibling DNA test is worth finding the truth.

A sibling DNA test can be done when an alleged father is not accessible for paternity DNA testing, but a known child of his is. Siblings can share one parent (half siblings), or they can share two parents (full siblings). As in any DNA test the mother(s) of the participants are always encouraged to participate in the DNA testing.

A Sibling DNA test is just one option in an array of relationship tests that can be used for legal purposes (such as Immigration or any other relationship verification needs), or just for peace of mind when the alleged father isn’t available to participate for paternity results.

Not the Father! Soldier demands Child Support Back

by HOMEDNA on 12/08/2010

I have a question for you! It’s about DNA testing, paternity results to be more specific. Here’s is your question:

If you paid support for a child, and years later found out through DNA Testing that the child was not yoursÃ¢â‚¬Â¦would you demand that money back?

A soldier, Absalom Ndlovu of Lugaganeni (Swaziland of Southern Africa) is doing just that. After receiving his paternity results that determined he is not the biological father of Queen Shongwe’s child, Ndlovu has taken the issue to the high courts and requested his money he paid for support of the child be paid back.

In 2008 Queen Shongwe gave birth and named Absalom Ndlovu as the father. Ndlovu admits to having a relationship with Queen Shongwe, and believed he was the father of the child. In 2009 he started having his suspicions and requested a paternity test. The DNA Paternity test revealed that he is not the biological father.

In light of the paternity results, Ndlovu has filed with the high court asking for Shongwe to pay him back the E11 000 in support he has given to her over the years.

According to times.co.sz, Shongwe has not yet responded.

This shows why getting the truth sooner rather than later is so important. Every situation is different, but knowing the right answer to paternity is the first step.

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