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Paternity Test Reveals Paternity Fraud in Tennessee

In light of a negative paternity test result, the Tennessee Supreme Court will hear arguments in a case involving paternity fraud, and decide if one man has the right to sue for damages after finding out he is not the biological father of a child he supported for about 14 years. The Tennessee Supreme Court will decide if paternity fraud is grounds to sue.

With advances in paternity test sciences it has become easier than ever to determine paternity of a child.  IDENTIGENE offers  kits for DNA testing that allow you to collect samples in the coziness of your living room. Now Tennessee’s highest court will decide how to handle paternity fraud cases.

Paternity test reveals one story of paternity fraud

Chadwick Craig sued his ex-wife for paternity fraud in 2008. Tina Marie Hodge claimed she actually believed he was the biological father. The presiding judge decided it was her responsibility to inform her ex-husband that there was another possible biological father and obtain paternity testing for verification. Because she did not do this, Mr. Craig was awarded $26,000 for child support and medical expenses, along with $100,000 for emotional distress due to the fraud. But the Tennessee Court of Appeals said no to this award.

Advances in paternity testing

With more men finding out through paternity tests that they are not the actual biological father of their children , some attorney’s believe this is why the State Supreme Court took on the case. They also believe it’s unlikely Mr. Craig will win back the child support payments; however he may win back some of the expenses for emotional distress along with caring for the child .

One study shows an alarming number of negative paternity tests

The Beaumont Enterprise newspaper reports that in 2010 the Tennessee Department of Human Services performed paternity tests on 8,500 men who had been identified as the biological father of children. The report indicates more than 2,100 (about 25%) of the alleged fathers who participated in  paternity testing were not the biological fathers of the children they were tested with.

How do you think the Tennessee Supreme Court should rule in this case?

Paternity Testing for Dogs?

With paternity testing in the news lately, most of us know about obtaining a paternity test for a child when paternity is in question. But what about paternity testing for dogs? The University of Portsmouth in the U.K is on the verge of launching a service that offers just that: a paternity test for dogs. Dog owners can now test their pet’s DNA to complete a paternity test and conduct other genetic tests, looking for recessive genes that can lead to canine illnesses in certain breeds.

These tests can help dog owners find appropriate mating partners for their “best friends” while helping to verify the offspring won’t develop certain diseases linked to specific breeds.  or paternity tests to help trace ancestry of their beloved pets.

About My Area reports on Dr. Gary Scarlett who received funding for the services of DNA testing for dogs at the University of Partsmouth from the Higher Education Innovation Fund (HEIF). The fund encourages institutions to explore business initiatives.

Canine DNA testing has been available in the U.K for many years, however, Dr. Scarlett, from the Universities school of Biological Sciences, claims many diseases in canines can be traced to a single gene.

Dr. Scarlett states that in some cases owners simply want to know the ancestry of their pet, which is where a paternity test can come in handy. The test involves a mouth swab, similar to a human paternity test. Results of these tests can help owners determine the best mates for their dogs. Proceeds from the services will be used for further research in the school of Biological Sciences.

You can read more about the services Dr. Scarlett and his team offer here.

Is DNA Testing an Accurate Way to Answer Paternity Questions?

DNA testing has been used in to determine biological relationships in the United States for awhile now. We use DNA Paternity testing, and other DNA relationship tests to answer questions for uncertainties, or for those who believe they found long lost family members. DNA science technology has given us answers to questions we would not have been able to imagine could be answered several years ago.

Paternity testing in other parts of the world

Emirates 24/7 shows us another viewpoint on the topic. Professors of Ilsamic Shariah law state “DNA analysis is not the accurate method to determine a person’s lineage.” Dr. Ahmad Abdul Aziz Al Haddad of Iftaa’ Department of Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department of Dubai, and Dr Abdul Ha’aq Humaish, professor of Islamic Sharaiah Law of Sharjah University refuse to rely on DNA testing in paternity cases. A family court judge, Khalid Al Hawsani, considers paternity testing as a presumption and not evidence of paternity. You can read more about this on Emirates 24/7.

Is DNA testing an accurate way to answer paternity questions?

Every community must decide for themselves how to interpret and apply genetic information.  While the U.S. has accepted DNA Paternity Testing as standard evidence in family law and criminal cases, we still have questions about other kinds of genetic information: how do we develop DNA testing for medical diagnosis? Should we use genetic information for health insurance? How about a DNA test that determines your diet and exercise program?  Judges of Shariah Law are defining how they will accept and use paternity test information.  Meanwhile in the US, you can pick up the IDENTIGENE home paternity test kit at your local retailer or online, which is something that was unheard of just six years ago.  One thing is certain: genetic testing is changing the way we think about the world.

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