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Casey Randall, Head of Genetics at AlphaBiolabs, discusses the benefits of Non-invasive Prenatal Paternity testing for the timely resolution of family disputes.
Uncertainty regarding paternity can delay child welfare decisions and heighten conflict in family law cases. However, advancements in DNA testing mean it is now possible to determine a child’s paternity from as early as 7 weeks into pregnancy, allowing the courts to act swiftly in the best interests of the child.
Non-invasive Prenatal Paternity testing (NIPP testing) offers a completely risk-free way of establishing paternity and only requires a blood sample from the mother and a cheek swab from the alleged father.
Expert geneticists then extract the baby’s DNA profile from foetal DNA found in the mother’s bloodstream and compare this with the DNA profile of the alleged father. The biological father will share DNA with the baby at every tested marker. If the tested man is not the biological father, this will not be the case.
Benefits of NIPP testing
NIPP testing is commonly used by social workers to streamline complex cases, particularly in safeguarding scenarios, where the unborn child’s safety is paramount. Determining paternity early means they can focus on assessing a parent’s capacity to care for the child and explore alternative care arrangements where necessary.
This includes placing the baby into a guardian’s care immediately after birth if needed, reducing the number of moves between care settings.
For family law professionals, NIPP testing is an equally valuable tool in cases where paternity is contested, ensuring decisions about parental responsibility can be made without undue delay.
By recommending a NIPP test, family law solicitors can ensure paternity questions are resolved quickly, reducing the emotional strain placed on families during prolonged disputes.
When should NIPP testing be considered?
NIPP testing should be considered in scenarios where:
Finding out the truth about a child’s paternity during pregnancy can aid dispute resolution in a variety of ways, including:
NIPP testing from the UK’s No.1 DNA lab
AlphaBiolabs’ NIPP testing represents the gold standard in prenatal paternity testing, analysing up to 153 DNA markers for unparalleled accuracy, and making it possible to confirm paternity as early as 7 weeks into pregnancy.
With over 20 years’ experience providing DNA testing for legal matters, we are fully equipped to support family law professionals throughout the process, providing a dedicated Case Manager to handle all aspects of the instruction, including:
More reasons to choose AlphaBiolabs:
For more information visit https://www.alphabiolabs.co.uk/legal-test-forms/, or contact our New Enquiry team on 0333 600 1300 / testing@alphabiolabs.com and we will be happy to discuss the requirements of your case.