The popularity of home DNA testing has grown significantly in recent years, with these tests being used to answer some of life’s most important personal questions. Sometimes those questions are asked quietly, at home, by someone with a private doubt. And sometimes, they’re answered by accident, decades later, in the most unexpected way. That was […]

For some people looking for laboratory testing support for a family law or immigration matter, Legal Aid may not be available. Whether due to financial ineligibility or the nature of the case, some clients find themselves having to fund their own drug, alcohol or DNA testing. For family law solicitors and specialist immigration solicitors, this […]

When Kyle Bylin received an at-home DNA test as a Christmas present, he had no idea it would uncover a secret nearly four decades old. That he and another man, Jeremy Morrison, had been switched as newborns at the same hospital in 1988. The story, which has since made international headlines, is a powerful reminder […]

Aunts and uncles often occupy a unique space in a family; part parent, part friend, and sometimes the person a child turns to when they need extra support outside of the family home.   For some families, this connection becomes even more important when a child’s biological father or mother is unavailable or unwilling to take […]

For many children who are unable to live with their parents, being cared for by a relative such as a grandparent, aunt, uncle, or older sibling, offers a vital sense of stability, identity, and belonging. Kinship care plays a significant role in Ireland’s child welfare system. It’s estimated that around 8,000 children are living in […]

When most people think about DNA paternity testing, they usually picture something reserved for courtroom dramas or sensationalist TV shows. In reality, paternity testing has become one of the most accessible and widely used forms of DNA testing in Ireland, helping thousands of families every year gain clarity, confirm relationships, and find peace of mind. […]

Questions about biological paternity arise regularly in family law proceedings, child welfare assessments, and cases managed by local authorities. In these situations, establishing paternity accurately and as early as possible can be critical, influencing decisions around parental responsibility, contact arrangements, financial support, and the long-term welfare of the child. Non-invasive prenatal paternity (NIPP) testing provides […]

DNA testing used to feel like something you only saw on the news or in crime dramas. Now, thousands of people across Ireland take a DNA test every year for all kinds of reasons. Some want answers, some want closure – some are simply curious. Here, we look at four of the most common reasons […]