Nearly half of all marriages In the United States end in divorce, and almost 40% of all American births are to unwed mothers. Unfortunately, far too many fathers are out of the picture and are either unwilling or unable to meet their share of the financial obligations. Supporting the children is both parents’ responsibility even after the relationship ends, and establishing paternity is the first step toward holding deadbeat fathers accountable, First Choice proudly offers legally binding paternity testing services in Little Rock, and you never need an appointment!

We’re Arkansas’ most trusted third-party administrator and offer every conceivable lab test at our southwest Little Rock Lab. We offer industry-leading turnaround times on all testing and keep a Medical Review Officer (MRO) on staff to verify the accuracy of all testing results. Here are some of the most frequently asked questions we hear about paternity testing, and we’re always just a phone call away if you don’t see the answer to your specific question below.

What are the testing procedures? Our lab is located at 6400 Scott Hamilton Dr., and our business hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. We’ll need a specimen from both the child and the alleged father, and we’ll painlessly collect a sample using a mouth swab from all donors. We can also test siblings or parents if the alleged father is unwilling to submit for testing. We’ll need the child’s birth certificate before testing can proceed, as well as a government-issued photo ID for all adult donors.

What can I do if the alleged father lives out of state? We partner with a network of third-party administrators throughout the United States and can arrange specimen collection at any convenient location for the alleged father.

How soon will I receive the results? Paternity tests take about 2 to 5 days to process, and we can send the testing results directly to any court or agency you choose.

It’s always disappointing when a father isn’t willing to be a regular part of his children’s lives, but we’re here to help ensure he pays his fair share! To learn more about confidential DNA paternity testing in Little Rock or to schedule an appointment, contact us online or at (501) 661-9992.