DNA Test - Mobile, AL
Health Street offers DNA testing, legal paternity tests, and sibling DNA tests in Mobile, Alabama at 5 conveniently located testing centers. Register now, or call us at (251) 255-4604 or schedule online. with any questions. Our paternity testing (including grandparent DNA tests, avuncular (aunt or uncle) testing, and postmortem DNA testing) determines if two or more people are related.
Schedule your Mobile DNA test appointment online. Our legal DNA test results can be used in court for matters such as: child support, birth certificates, and custody cases. Appointments can be scheduled together or separately. Legal DNA tests are done by cheek swab at our testing centers. We also offer home DNA test kits for peace of mind. DNA can be tested from hair, fingernails, and other specimens.
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DNA Test - Mobile, Alabama
Types of DNA Tests at our Mobile, Alabama locations:
The most commonly ordered DNA test is a Paternity Test to conclusively establish whether or not a man is the biological father of a child.
Paternity Testing can be performed at our testing centers. DNA Testing can be done for other close family relationships, such as:
Specimens we can test for DNA
The easiest and most reliable way to obtain a DNA sample for paternity testing is to swab the inner cheeks of the people being tested. These skin cells are known as buccal cells, and they rub off easily onto cotton swabs and remain in place for analysis by our laboratory. Other specimen samples, such as hair follicles, fingernails, and garments that might contain someone's DNA, can also be tested. An Alternative Specimen DNA Test is done by registering online and shipping the specimens to us.
Legally Admissible DNA Tests vs. "Peace of Mind" At-Home Tests
A Legal Paternity Test is a court admissible DNA testing service. Accurate results for DNA paternity testing with 99.99% confidence or greater take about a week.
When deciding which type of DNA test is right for you, consider first what you might do with the results. In order for the results of a DNA test to hold up in court, for child support, or to change the name on a birth certificate, the test must be done at a clinic using strict chain of custody procedures. Our Mobile DNA testing technicians are trained to follow guidelines that ensure that the results can be used for legal purposes.
How to schedule a DNA Test in Mobile AL
Scheduling a DNA test at one of our Mobile clinics is simple and fast, and we often have appointments available in the same week. It's always helpful to schedule in advance to make sure you get the time you want. Register online, or please call our customer service team, which can help you book your appointment over the phone.
We have state of the art testing labs and friendly clinics that perform the DNA sample collection in Mobile, plus many more locations throughout Alabama and all across the United States. Not every one of our clinics performs paternity testing in Mobile. We'll show you the nearest locations to get a DNA test in Mobile , AL so you can choose the testing center that is most convenient. When you register, you can also pick the appointment time and date that you prefer.
Why Health Street
More than a Decade of Experience
Since 2010, Health Street has offered DNA tests in Mobile, the state of Mobile, Alabama, and throughout the nation. The first DNA test that Health Street provided in Mobile, AL was in 2017.
Commitment to Excellence
Our mission is to understand the DNA testing needs of our clients. We strive to provide the most accurate, fast, and conclusive paternity tests in Mobile.
Mobile, Alabama - DNA Testing
Establishing Paternity in Mobile, AL
Under Alabama law, when two Mobile parents are married at the time of their child's birth, nothing is required to legally establish paternity. This is because it is presumed that the husband is the child's biological father. However, Mobile parents who are not married at the time of birth will need to take the necessary steps to establish legal paternity.
As long as both parents agree to and have full confidence in a child's paternity, the simplest way to establish it is by completing a Petition to Establish Paternity. This legally binding document declares the child's biological father and grants him paternal rights over his child. If there is any sort of doubt about a child's paternity, be sure to conduct DNA paternity testing before signing the establishment.
Assistance Establishing Paternity in Mobile, AL
Not always will a presumed parent be willing to establish paternity for reasons such as paternity denial. In the event that a parent cannot get the other parent to agree to establish paternity, he or she will need to file a petition to establish paternity with Mobile County Family Court. This method allows a judge to summon the opposing parent to complete the necessary establishment steps.
In most cases, a Mobile judge will first request that the presumed father complete DNA paternity testing to accurately identify the child's biological father. If the father is identified, the court can then move forward with the establishment process, as well as any needed child custody or child support agreements.
Experts in Mobile, AL Say…
As previously mentioned, following the paternity establishment process, two parents can also move forward with a child support payment request. According to Mobile Family Law Attorney Alison Baxter Herlihy, Alabama law requires the noncustodial parent to be held responsible for paying the other parent who has sole or primary physical custody of the child or children.
This law enables whoever has the child living with them in their home full-time to receive a monthly amount to help cover expenses. A monthly child support amount will be calculated by the courts using factors such as income and pre-existing children.
Last updated 8/30/2022
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