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A legal relationship test is a DNA test which produces a legal document which can be used as proof of relationship in court.
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Legal DNA Grandparentage Test
Find out whether you are the biological grandparent of a grandchild.
Legal DNA Sibling Test
Find out whether you’re full siblings, half siblings, or not siblings at all.
Understanding the differences
Private vs. Legal DNA Testing
Private DNA testing is a convenient and affordable way to establish biological relationships, such as paternity, sibling, or grandparent connections, in a personal and private setting.
With private DNA testing, you can collect your DNA samples using a simple at-home cheek swab kit and send them directly to the laboratory for analysis.
Private DNA testing offers the same level of precision as legal DNA testing, but the process does not require strict chain of custody procedures or sample collection by an unbiased third party. This makes it a great option for those who want to maintain privacy and control over the testing process.
It’s important to keep in mind that the results of a private DNA test are not legally admissible in court. If you need DNA testing for legal purposes, you’ll need to choose a legal DNA testing option.
Legal DNA testing is a highly regulated procedure that is used to establish paternity or other biological relationships for legal purposes.
Legal DNA test results are commonly used in child custody and support cases, inheritance disputes, immigration cases, and other legal proceedings where the biological relationship between individuals needs to be established.
Legal DNA tests require the DNA samples to be collected by an unbiased third party following a strict chain of custody protocol. You can arrange for sample collection and witnessing services yourself, or we can assist you in setting up appointments at one of our locations.
Genetrack offers legal DNA testing services that are court-admissible throughout the US and Canada.
Whether you need to establish paternity, sibling relationships, or other biological connections, Genetrack offers both private DNA testing and legal DNA testing services to meet your specific needs.
Legal Testing Scenarios
Establishing Biological Relationships for Legal Purposes
Legal DNA testing is required in a variety of legal scenarios to establish biological relationships. Here are some of the most common situations.
Child Custody and Support
Inheritance Disputes
Court-Admissible Results
Nationwide Legal Recognition
Our legal DNA tests provide a signed document as legal proof of the biological relationship—ready for use in any court proceeding. Genetrack is CLIA-certified and holds prestigious accreditations from SCC, AABB, CAP, and ISO17025, ensuring that our results are not only accurate but also recognized and admissible in courts in every state across the United States.
You will need a legal test in the following situations:
Child custody and support cases: Legal DNA testing is often used to establish paternity and determine child support obligations in cases where the biological relationship between the father and child is in question.
Inheritance disputes: In cases where the biological relationship between the deceased and their potential heirs is disputed, legal DNA testing can be used to establish biological relationships and determine inheritance rights.
Immigration cases: Legal DNA testing may be required to establish biological relationships between Canadian citizens or permanent residents and their foreign-born family members who are seeking to immigrate to Canada.
Adoption: Legal DNA testing may be used in adoption cases to establish the biological relationship between the child and their biological parents.
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