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Dianna ThompsonDianna Thompson is a nationally recognized expert on families, stepfamilies, and divorce-related issues. Dianna is an authority on domestic policy as it pertains to men, women, and children. A longtime political analyst, lobbyist, and spokesperson, Dianna has testified all over the country on legislation that affects families and served as the Chairman of the […]

By Reuters, 09/13/2023 \”…There is no state or federal law that requires DNA testing to establish paternity in the United States, despite online posts that claim various states have implemented new laws mandating that fathers submit a DNA test before signing a birth certificate…\” Read the entire article: https://www.reuters.com/fact-check/no-law-requires-dna-testing-establish-paternity-united-states-2023-09-13/ info

By Insider, 09/12/2023 \”…Donna and Vanner Johnson conceived their second child through IVF in 2008. 11 years later, a DNA test revealed something had gone horribly wrong…\” Read the entire article: https://www.insider.com/family-dna-23andme-ancestrydna-test-son-not-father-2023-9 info

By PsyPost, 05/04/2023\”…A new study published in Psychiatry Research investigated the consequences of discovering that your biological father was not whom you believed to be your father through direct-to-consumer DNA kits. The findings suggest that those who discover a misattributed paternity are more likely to report more symptoms of anxiety, depression, and panic…\”Read the entire

By Amy Christie, 02/27/2023\”…Can you still love your child even if it turns out you\’re not actually related to them, or would you give up your whole family if something came out that would make you doubt everything you thought you had at home?…\”Read the entire article: https://original.newsbreak.com/@amy-christie-562164/2939943186299-husband-on-wife-after-8-years-i-found-out-i-m-not-our-son-s-dad-do-i-divorce  info

By Tennessean, 09/12/2023 \”…The bill proposed that an unmarried man would be required to take a DNA test proving paternity before he could sign the voluntary acknowledgement of paternity and have his name on the birth certificate…\” Read the entire article: https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/politics/2023/09/12/tennessee-house-bill-2698-paternity-parentage-law-dna-testing-child-birth/70830681007/ info

By ADP, 07/01/2023 “…Employers should know there are potentially severe consequences for noncompliance with state and federal wage garnishment laws, and that\’s why education is crucial…” Read the entire article: https://www.adp.com/spark/articles/2023/06/child-support-and-other-wage-garnishments-your-questions-answered.aspx info

By Glasgow Live, 03/17/2023 “…The teenager took to Reddit to share his shock at finding out his uncle is actually his biological dad after taking a DNA kit…” Read the entire article: https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/news/teenager-destroys-family-after-uncovering-26495760 info

By Mirror, 06/16/2023 “…A man has taken to social media to share how a DNA testing kit \’destroyed\’ his family by revealing a 21 year old secret about his brother – saying he doesn\’t know how to handle the situation…” Read the entire article: https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/us-news/my-brothers-dna-test-uncovered-30468559 info

By Gistreel, 07/20/2023 “…A 30-year-old man breaks down emotionally after allegedly finding out that his father is not his biological parent…” Read the entire article: https://www.gistreel.com/mummy-why-30-yr-old-man-allegedly-finds-out-his-father-is-not-his-biological-parent/ info