The Truth behind Common Paternity Testing Myths
Establishing paternity is incredibly important in deciding important issues regarding a man’s legal responsibilities and rights. This can include visitation rights as well as child support payments. Paternity tests are an effective way to determine whether or not a given man is the father of a child, but unfortunately, there are many myths about paternity testing that may mislead those looking to establish who the father of their child is.
Dealing with paternity testing can be incredibly confusing, and the results of these tests can have huge effects on matters involving child support, child custody, and visitation rights. Contact the Orlando custody lawyers of the Schlegel Law Group today at 407-648-0280 and schedule an initial consultation to discuss your rights if you are involved in a paternity dispute.
Don’t Fall for These Myths
Some of the most common myths about paternity testing that our attorneys have heard, and the truths behind them, are as follows:
#1: I cannot have a paternity test done until the baby is born
TRUTH: You can use a prenatal paternity test to determine paternity before the baby is actually born.
#2: Paternity testing takes too much time
TRUTH: The average length of time required for testing is typically five days. In some cases you can pay more money to get results in one day.
#3: I can’t do a paternity test because I hate needles
TRUTH: There are other testing methods besides taking blood, such as a cotton swab inside a person’s cheek.
#4: I can’t afford a paternity test
TRUTH: Although they can cost a few hundred dollars, establishing paternity may help you save money in the long run.
#5: The potential father lives far away from me so I can’t do a paternity test
TRUTH: In some cases there are DNA collection sites where a man can go to get a DNA sample taken without being in the same town as you.
Contact Us
For help establishing paternity, contact the Orlando paternity action lawyers of the Schlegel Law Group today by calling 407-648-0280.