DNA Test - South Weymouth, MA
Health Street provides DNA testing in South Weymouth, Massachusetts at our centrally located testing center. Register now, or call us at (781) 217-3495 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.
Shedule an appointment for a DNA test quickly and easily. The parties can come together or you can set up separate appointments. Grandparent DNA tests, avuncular (aunt or uncle) testing, and postmortem DNA testing are also available. Legal DNA tests are done at our testing centers. Peace of mind DNA tests can be done at home by cheek swab, hair, or fingernails.
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DNA Test - South Weymouth, Massachusetts
Types of DNA Tests at our South Weymouth, Massachusetts 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 South Weymouth 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 South Weymouth MA
Scheduling a DNA test at one of our South Weymouth 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 South Weymouth, plus many more locations throughout Massachusetts and all across the United States. Not every one of our clinics performs paternity testing in South Weymouth. We'll show you the nearest locations to get a DNA test in South Weymouth , MA 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.
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A Decade Plus of Experience
Health Street has provided DNA tests since 2010. We have provided DNA tests and paternity tests to thousands of people in South Weymouth as well as communities all across the nation.
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We are proud to help families and individuals get DNA testing in South Weymouth.
South Weymouth, MA - DNA Testing
How to Establish Paternity in Massachusetts
In the state of Massachusetts, there are times when steps must be taken to establish a child's parentage. Elizabeth L. Stiritz Attorney at Law, a firm that serves clients in South Weymouth and the surrounding area, states that if a couple is married at the time of a child's birth, paternity is established automatically. For unmarried couples, paternity can be established by completing a voluntary acknowledgment of parentage form. This is an option when both parents agree about the identity of the child's biological father. Otherwise, a complaint must be filed in court to establish legal paternity.
Filing for Paternity in Court
When paternity is contested, the courts must get involved. According to experts at Farias Family Law, which handles paternity cases in the South Weymouth area, fathers have equal rights to their children but must first take steps to ensure the courts recognize them as the child's legal parent. Fathers can request this ruling by filing the appropriate documents with their local probate and family court. South Weymouth residents can initiate their request at the Norfolk Probate and Family Court, which is located at 35 Shawmut Road, Canton, MA 02021.
Reasons to Settle Paternity Disputes
When a child's parents have a good relationship, it's common to wonder whether it's worth the effort to establish legal paternity. South Weymouth-area Attorney Bruce L. Watson explains that legal paternity often becomes a priority when a child's mother wants to establish child support, or the father is attempting to preserve visitation rights.
If a man is alleged to be a child's biological father and can prove through genetic testing that he is not, he may be able to get a ruling from the court to terminate child support payments. At that point, visitation and custody agreements are typically modified as well. During the process, the courts may order a DNA test to determine whether the man is the child's biological father.
Last updated 8/15/2023
Locations
Clinic Hours for DNA Testing in South Weymouth, Massachusetts
851 Main Street Suite 17 2nd Fl Nevin Building South Weymouth, MA 02190Neighborhoods in South Weymouth Served by our Clinics
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