Unexpected DNA matches Origins Genealogy
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You’ve taken a DNA test and found one or more unexpected matches.

You’re about to learn that your family tree is more complicated than you realized. In most cases, an unexpected DNA match reveals a long-kept family secret.

Infidelity. Lies. Betrayal. Most families have dark secrets hidden.

On the positive side, an unexpected match offers the chance to make new connections and discover new family members.

What to do if you find an unexpected DNA match?

1. Remain calm and rational. Strong emotions will only complicate what is a delicate situation.

2. Treat the secret-keepers with kindness and respect. You may be furious that they have kept this secret, but they were probably doing what they thought was best.

3. Engage in open dialogue, remaining as neutral as possible. Even though you’ll feel strong personal feelings, this situation is not personal to you: it affected you but was not deliberately done to you.

4. Engage a professional genealogy service like Origins Genealogy that can help you interpret the test results to help you conclusively understand the relationship of your genetic match to you.

A genealogy company can upload your DNA test results into additional DNA databases to build a more full picture and potentially identify more matches.

They can mediate between family members by showing conclusive evidence of the genetic relationship, and by explaining the story of the relationship in an impartial, experienced, and professional matter.

To learn more about how Origins Genealogy can help your situation, call 801-500-0900 or email [email protected].