Legal Maternity Tests
Legal maternity tests are performed in order to establish the biological mother of a child.
Why do a Legal Maternity Test?
Legal maternity tests can be used in a variety of legal situations, such as child support disputes, custody battles, or to confirm a surrogate is not the biological mother.
They are performed with a simple cheek swab, and the results of the test will be compared to the DNA of the child in question in order to determine maternity. In most cases, legal maternity tests are ordered by a judge in order to establish parentage for child support or custody purposes.
If you are considering taking a legal maternity test, you should speak with an attorney to discuss your legal options. Then, contact us to start the ordering process.
Legal maternity tests can be performed using samples collected from the mother, child, and alleged father. The accuracy of the results will be greater than 99.9%. If you require a legal maternity test, please contact us to learn more about how we can help you.
Starting at $500 + tax
Our ALL-INCLUSIVE pricing includes:
- Witnessed sample collections for ALL the donors in Canada*
- Sample collection kits for ALL the donors
- ALL the shipping costs within Canada
- Complete DNA testing and analysis
- Forensic-level review by two scientists
- SCC accredited report emailed in approximately 5 business days.
*Excluding incarcerated donors.
Legal DNA Testing in 4 Straightforward Steps
1: Call Us or Book Online
Start by calling us at 1-844-362-5224 or complete our online booking form.
2: Appointment & Payment Confirmation
Complete your payment and The DNA LAB will initiate the witnessed sample collection appointments where identification will be verified.
3: Sample Collections
DNA samples (cheek swabs) will be collected at one of our authorized collection sites and sent to our laboratory following strict chain of custody protocols.
4: Report
Clients and their legal representatives will receive a report of the results within approximately 5 business days after all DNA samples are received at The DNA LAB.
Trusted Results from The DNA LAB
Our laboratory is SCC-Accredited.
The SCC Accreditation Symbol is an official symbol of the Standards Council of Canada, used under license. Choosing an accredited laboratory is the best way for you to ensure that your test results are reliable. The DNA LAB’s DNA laboratory is the accredited lab of choice for DNA testing in Canada.
Obtaining Tax and Other Entitled Benefits
A legal maternity test can assist in obtaining all entitled benefits for a child from both parents, including life insurance, health care, social security, and child support.
In terms of Canadian Tax Laws, a legal maternity test is valuable in providing evidence of maternity for an individual not listed on the child’s birth certificate. Once parentage is established, the child can be claimed as a dependent and qualify for the Canada Child Benefit (CCB), if the individual is the primary caregiver for the child.
Each province/territory also has a child tax benefit that the parent may be eligible to receive. Visit the Canada Revenue Agency’s website for more information.
Establish Rights to an Inheritance
When it comes to inheritance, the legalities can be complicated. In order to ensure that you receive what is rightfully yours, a legal DNA test can be extremely helpful. This type of test can help to establish your identity and prove your, or your child’s, relationship to the deceased, both of which are essential in order to claim an inheritance.
A legal DNA test can also help to resolve any disputed claims. If there are multiple people claiming the same inheritance, a DNA test can provide conclusive proof as to who is entitled to receive it.
Obtaining Custody of a Child
Custody battles can be emotionally charged and difficult to navigate. In some cases, one parent may try to claim that the other parent is not the child’s biological parent in order to gain an advantage in the proceedings. A legal maternity test can help to resolve these disputes by providing definitive proof of parentage.
In Canada, these tests are typically conducted by an accredited laboratory, such as The DNA LAB, and must be ordered by a court or government agency. The results of the test can be used to determine custody arrangements. By ordering a legal DNA test, parents can ensure that they are making decisions based on facts, rather than assumptions.
Be Added to the Birth Certificate of a Child
A legal DNA test can help a person get added to the birth certificate of a child in Canada. The test can confirm the identity of the mother, sometimes in cases of adoption, IVF, surrogacy and egg donation. Once maternity is established, the mother can then apply to have their name added to the child’s birth certificate.
A legal maternity test can help to ensure that the child’s birth certificate accurately reflects their parentage. As a result, it can play an important role in ensuring that the child has a complete and accurate record of their family history.