Half of all marriages in the United States end in divorce, and it’s a particularly stressful experience whenever children are involved. Many divorced or unmarried couples do a great job of co-parenting even after the relationship ends, but there are far too many fathers who are either unable or unwilling to meet their financial obligations to support their children. But our team at First Choice is here to help, and we proudly offer confidential, legally binding paternity testing services!

We’re Arkansas’ most trusted third-party administrator, and we keep a Medical Review Officer (MRO) on staff to verify the accuracy of all testing results. The paternity testing process is fast and completely painless. We’ll collect a DNA sample using a mouth swab from both the child and the alleged father, and we can also test siblings or parents in the event that the alleged father is unable or unwilling to submit to testing. The mother is optional, but is also included in the fee. You’ll need to bring the child’s birth certificate when you come in for testing, and all adult donors will need to present a driver’s license or a government-issued photo ID. If the alleged father lives outside Arkansas, we can also coordinate testing through our nationwide network of trusted third-party administrators.

According to research conducted by LendingTree in 2026, it currently costs up to $303,418 to raise a child from birth through age 18, an increase of 1.9% from their most recent study. The cost of raising children is a shared responsibility, even if the parents don’t live together, and establishing paternity is an important first step in holding deadbeat fathers accountable. Using our paternity testing service to identify the biological father of a child fulfills all the legal requirements needed to resolve disputes in child support, adoptions, and immigration cases, and you’ll typically receive legally binding results within 2 to 5 business days. We can also send testing results directly to any court or agency you choose!

To learn more about confidential DNA paternity testing in Little Rock or to schedule an appointment, contact us online or at (501) 661-9992.