We believe a child has a voice in the decision-making process in relevant areas of their minority, for example, a child may suggest a particular type of sport, social activity or an event they would like to participate in. This approach helps the child to have a positive impact on their development by taking responsibility for the choices they make, their behaviour and general conduct.
We also carry out reviews of existing parental agreements and make the necessary amendments as required.
A parenting plan is equally beneficial to parents or legal guardians who, despite a loving and stable relationship, may need assistance with managing the behaviour of their child. We provide strategies in modelling a child's behaviour that teaches them to adopt skills and effective control of misbehaviour before it happens in the home or when you are out and about in public.
DNA PATERNITY TESTING
A DNA paternity test determines with absolute indisputable certainty whether you are the biological father or not. The mere mention of a DNA paternity test is a sensitive issue and may even be considered offensive by a child's mother, who insists she was faithful throughout the relationship or, by the child's father who refuses to consider that his child‘s mother may have been unfaithful. On the other hand, the father may be fearful of suffering humiliation or rejection for other reasons should a DNA paternity test result prove that he is not the biological father.
66% of mothers said they would feel insulted if their child's father wanted a DNA paternity test. To be honest, their reaction is understandable and indeed a deeply controversial situation. The circumstances in which a man is told he is not the child's biological father may have been innocent or complex. Nonetheless, for every conceivable reason, carrying out a DNA paternity test at the earliest opportunity, preferably at birth where possible, is fundamental and necessary to avoid utter devastation later on in life, first and foremost for the child's sake before they grow older and the paternal side of the family and friends.
CERTAINTY
The importance of certainty means we can no longer rely on the presumption of a man being the biological father of his child based on social or family values, for example; when questioned, a father might say; "...I'm definitely the father, nope, she wouldn't do that to me" or, a mother may say; "...you're definitely the father, I've not been with anyone else". Whilst we support a parent's firm belief that the father is the biological father of the child, there is only one way to be reliably certain.
The welfare of the child supersedes any other concern, irrespective of the mother being offended by the father's intention to determine whether he is the biological father. Mothers are, therefore, encouraged to take a DNA paternity test at the earliest opportunity to remove any doubt or where a mother has a niggling concern in certain circumstances, and not wait to identify any recognizable traits or features that may closely resemble who she thinks is the father as the child gets older. Some women may choose to remain silent because of the potential scandal and that their quality of life may significantly change should an unwelcomed truth be revealed.
A mother who chooses to remain silent living with a secret, knowing there is at least a possibility that the man who thinks he is the father may not be due to her infidelity, might be considered as unreasonable conduct not to mention the act of infidelity in itself.
Only when a DNA paternity test is carried out and only then, can there be absolute certainty of paternity. The act of infidelity or otherwise known as adultery within a marriage context, in itself gives rise to consideration of a cause of action in a civil court and in some cases, where there has been a clear intention to conceal the truth, a parent or guardian complicit or otherwise may be the subject of criminal proceedings.
So, to serve the child's best interest, it is far better to do a DNA paternity test at the earliest opportunity and save a lot of potential heartache and devastation.
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SUSPICIOUS
The rumours surrounding whether King Charles III is the biological father of Prince Harry could easily be resolved in an instant. Carry out a DNA paternity test. Maybe they already have, maybe they haven't, who knows what truth may lie ahead.
A recent story in the media that backfired: a grandfather suspected his daughter-in-law of cheating and secretly took his grandchildren for a DNA test. The results showed that his grandchildren did not share his DNA with him. He told his son. His son's wife was outraged and insisted on a second DNA test. The results showed that her children's DNA were, in fact, that of her husband's (the son) and that's how the grandfather found out that he was not his son's biological father. An incredible twist to the story that devasted the grandfather and his son.
Text or WhatsApp messages late at night (otherwise known as "booty calls"), coming home later than usual and unexplained absenteeism are often the sources of suspicion of infidelity. It can be a stressful time and cause endless arguments and sleepless nights. And then, your partner announces that she is pregnant, what do you do? Whilst you have your suspicions of infidelity to deal with, given the uncertainty, we say, take a DNA paternity test to be certain you are the biological father. Under these circumstances, it's the only way you'll get peace of mind.
There is no automatic legal bond between an unmarried father and his child, other than being named on the child's birth certificate. Given the risk of profound devastation impacting the child and all parties concerned, it is imperative, therefore, to have confirmation of paternity (that the father is or is not the biological father) at the earliest opportunity.
Coming to terms with the unspeakable truth of discovering you are not the biological father of your child may or may not affect your relationship and the bond you have with the child, but it changes all the rules in legal parenting. It is the reason the courts and mediation organisations insist on parents taking a DNA paternity test whenever a dispute on parenting is placed before the court.
HOME DNA PATERNITY TEST KITS
Home DNA paternity test kits are good, however, they are not admissible evidence of paternity in court, so if you are only interested in determining whether the child's father is the biological father, then a home kit is what you need.
If you intend to establish paternity for legal purposes, ie regular contact, child maintenance or an immigration matter, then you will need to arrange an appointment for a DNA paternity test with your GP or at a DNA clinic. This involves producing two forms of identification and recent proof of address of the people taking part in the testing. Your GP or the DNA clinic will be responsible for a secure process of transporting the samples to a laboratory for analysis known as the chain of custody.
Please contact us for more information.
