Guides for Families & Attorneys
Plain-language explanations of the tests we run, the standards that govern them, and what actually holds up in front of a judge or a federal agency.
Is a Home Paternity Test Admissible in Michigan Court?
Home DNA kits are convenient, but Michigan courts generally cannot use them. Here's how legal DNA testing differs from informational testing and why the collection process matters.
The USCIS Immigration DNA Testing Process, Step by Step
USCIS may request DNA evidence when documentary proof of a family relationship is incomplete. Here's how the process works, from the request through domestic and overseas collection.
Chain of Custody Explained: Why It Matters for Legal DNA Tests
Chain of custody is the documented history connecting a participant to a laboratory result. Here's what it involves and why it supports the legal reliability of a DNA test.
Establishing Paternity in Michigan: A Guide for Unmarried Parents
Unmarried in Michigan? Here's how to legally establish paternity — from the Affidavit of Parentage to court-ordered DNA testing — and what each path means for custody, support, and your child's rights.
Amending a Michigan Birth Certificate with DNA Evidence
How Michigan parents use legal, chain-of-custody DNA testing to add, correct, or change the father listed on a birth certificate — and what the state actually requires.