How a paternity test can shatter any marriage, rock divorce proceedings

The Muthioris (not their real names) were well known in business circles. They had made a killing in the property boom, and had an enviable portfolio in diverse business entities. Mr Muthiori ran their businesses, while his wife Kamene took care of their young family. They had two teenage girls.

"We want to complete our family with a third child," Mr Muthiori said when they consulted me. I wasn't too sure why they needed to see me about this, until he added, "and this time it must be a boy!"