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This concern is compounded by the realities of child support laws, which in many jurisdictions, require men to be financially responsible for children they have not biologically sired. The harsh reality is that these obligations can create a compelling reason for men to pursue DNA tests, as they seek to protect themselves from potentially lifelong financial commitments to children that may not be theirs. With a significant percentage of paternity tests reportedly resulting in exclusions, the stakes have never been higher, with estimates indicating that between 15% to 30% of tested men may not be the biological fathers of the children they support.