What to Do When the Father Is Absent

What to Do When the Father Is Absent

Having a baby is a life-changing event that is often romanticised by the media, especially in today’s celebrity social-media posts. Although becoming a parent can be magical, the truth is that pregnancy, childbirth, and many years of raising children are hardly ever a...
How Accurate is DNA Paternity Testing?

How Accurate is DNA Paternity Testing?

DNA paternity testing involves analysing a set number of an individual’s DNA markers and then comparing the data to the same markers for another individual. These specific markers vary from individual to individual, and—like all genes—are inherited from both our...
Paternity Testing without the Father? YES!

Paternity Testing without the Father? YES!

By definition, you would think a paternity test should include the possible father of a child, right? But what if the man in question isn’t available to test? He may be deceased, imprisoned, absent for whatever reason, or unwilling to participate. Thanks to modern DNA...