Family Studies

Is he really my grandchild? Is she really my sister? Accurate Paternity Testing of Massachusetts can provide concrete answers to these complex questions. A family relationship test can be done to prove or disprove relationships between family members. It is also useful in determining paternity of a child by using the relatives of an alleged father when he is either unwilling or unavailable for testing. Family reconstructions tests can also be used in determining full siblings versus half siblings, identical or fraternal twins, first cousins, and more.

Maternity Testing - Establishes the biological relationship between a mother and a child. A maternity test is especially useful when a child has been separated by adoption, baby switched at birth, or immigration.

Grandpaternity Testing - Determines the biological grandparents of a child when an alleged father is unwilling or unavailable for paternity testing. The results are most accurate when both grandparents are tested. The test can be performed using only one grandparent, though the results will not be as conclusive.

Siblingship Study - Determines if two or more individuals are full siblings, half siblings, or unrelated. DNA samples from at least two alleged siblings are necessary. Testing of the parents increases the accuracy of the test. A siblingship test will not provide a conclusive answer, however it will provide a likelihood of a biological sibling of the other tested individual.

Twin Testing - Determines whether twins are identical or fraternal. Misidentification sometimes occurs during twin classification done at birth. Unless a DNA or other blood test was performed, it is difficult to accurately determine if twins are identical or fraternal.

Avuncular Testing – Determines the statistical probability that a person is the biological uncle or aunt of an alleged niece or nephew. This test is usually performed when the alleged father and paternal grandparents are deceased or unavailable for testing.

Call Accurate Paternity Testing of Massachusetts for a free consultation today and speak with one of our Case Managers at 781-209-0701 or fill out our online contact form. We can help you determine which test is best suitable for your particular case.