ABO Blood Testing
Paternity testing is often performed early in pregnancy or immediately following childbirth. However, sometimes years go by before paternity is questioned. Paternity has a huge effect on the legal rights of a father, and therefore should be established as soon as possible. The most common paternity test is the ABO blood test, which uses the analysis of blood types as a way of establishing paternity.
If you are looking to establish paternity for personal or legal reasons, the Houston paternity attorneys of Garg & Associates, P.C., can help you to secure a reliable test. Ideally, this will not be a contested matter, but a court order may be sought if it should become necessary to do so. Contact us today by calling 800-242-2151 to receive more information.
Importance of Establishing Paternity
ABO is based heavily on elimination. For example, if both parents have type O blood, it is impossible for their child to have an AB blood type. Another common paternity test is performed by analyzing the DNA of child and possible father. It is much more complicated and can take longer to get the results, as well as costing more money to have the test performed.
If paternity is in question, it should be established immediately. Paternity will play a major role in the following:
- Legal and social benefits
- Medical issues
- Child custody
- Child support
- Father/child bonds
Contact Us
Do not underestimate the effect that a clear paternity ruling can have in family law proceedings. For help with your legal matters, contact the experienced Houston family law attorneys of Garg & Associates, P.C., by calling 800-242-2151.
