My parents always told me not to believe everything I read, so I probably shouldn't be writing about the story I read at Bricks and Stones Gossip. The fact is, I usually just Google "DNA test" to see if I can find any recent news or stories. I think this story is worthwhile because it points out some of the situations where paternity testing is used for wrong.
Normally, I'd say DNA testing for paternity is a great thing! It helps people get peace of mind and determine the truth when nothing else can. In my experience, fathers are more willing to take care of their children when they have no doubt it's theirs. Fathers are more willing to support a child financially when they aren't mandated by a court order. Obviously, the courts are needed in some situations, but usually it's better to keep the courts out. The father usually wants peace of mind. In all situations it's best to do paternity testing as early as possible.
Then you have the case of Karen Sala, a 46 year old woman who claims she's childhood friends with Keanu. She alleges that Neo is the father of one to four of her now adult children. She's not sure how many, only that he may be the father of at least one. All she's asking for is $150,000 per month in child support and $3 million in back spousal support. She's asking for a court ordered paternity test to prove her claim.
If these kids were young, maybe 5 or under, then I could understand. The adults are 20-25. I don't think there's a college in the world that costs $150,000 per month. This is clearly an issue of a woman who's out for cash. It's a waste of the court's time. She should have petitioned for a paternity test when the kids were still kids.
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