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Yes as long as you have a sample of something they have left a trace of their DNA on. For instance a fingernail, hair, or even skin. As long as you have something with the DNA in it, testing upon that can be done. It is always easier to take a fresh sample from the child however.
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How old does a child have to be be for a DNA a test?
can be done prenatal.
can you tell me what is the legal age a person can get a DNA test done without a parent's signature?
i think 34 years person can get a DNA test done without a parent's signature.
How can you prove your daughter is her fathers child?
By having a DNA test done
What if you get a DNA test and the child not mine what about all the child support you done paid?
It's gone.
How can one know his child without DNA test?
If you don't trust the mother a DNA test is the only way I guess. The child can also look like you.
what if the child is in jail how do i get a dna test done?
Contact a dna testing company and tell them the situation. If the child consents then most jails will allow a dna sample to be taken.
Where can we have the dna testing done without legal action?
You can have DNA testing, such as paternity, ancestry, etc. done through www.dnatesting.com. You pay for the test and mail you sample to them. The test is done privately at your discretion.
How many ways can DNA be misread?
if someone had taken a DNA test when a child was about 6 months old only to find out that he was the Dad 4 years later. Is this possible or should he get another DNA test done?
What is the difference between a maternal and paternal DNA test?
A maternal DNA test compares the DNA of a child to that of their mother, while a paternal DNA test compares the child's DNA to that of their father. This helps determine biological relationships between individuals.
Can you have a paternity test done on a nine year old child?
Yes. As long as you have the father's DNA to verify paternity, there is no minimum or maximum age for a paternity test.
How can DNA test be performed for an orphaned child to know his parentage?
To discover who his parents are they would have to have 3 samples of DNA. 1 from the Mom 1 from the Dad and 1 from the child. Without that there is no certainty as to who it could be.
Is illegitimate child entitled to estate even though paternity test has never been done?
Has paternity been challenged? If the father has publicly acknowledged you as his child, then you may be ok. Get a DNA test anyway. You'll want it if the will is challenged or he died without a will. You will get an equal share by intestacy laws, but you can be written out of a will.
