If you are a pregnant woman seeking to figure out the biological father of your baby, a paternity test can help you identify the right person. However, in addition to health concerns, there may be legal requirements to consider before undergoing testing. It's...
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Will you need to go to court to establish paternity in Illinois?
When parents don't agree about how to best support their children, they may find themselves arguing in family court. Some parents disagree about the best way to divide parenting time, while others have very different preferences and beliefs related to the education or...
Why it’s so important for daughters to have their fathers around
You were excited to find out that your partner was expecting a baby girl, and you’ve always looked forward to being a father. Unfortunately, the relationship with your partner wasn’t meant to last. Now, your ex tells you that they’d prefer it if you just quietly...
Wondering whether to establish paternity? Here are some benefits
If you do not have a relationship with the mother of your child, you might wonder whether to pursue paternity. If the mother wants nothing to do with you, you might feel that permits you to walk away without a second thought. Yet, there are significant advantages to...
Should you sign a Voluntary Acknowledgment of Paternity?
If a child is born who may be yours, you, as the father, should seek a paternity test. A paternity test allows you to legally establish that you are or are not the father of that child. You do not have to obtain this test to acknowledge paternity, but if you’re...
Can I challenge an Acknowledgement of Paternity?
When it comes to paternity, there are a number of ways that you may legally become the father of a child. For example, paternity could be established by the fact that you were married to the mother of a child at the time of his or her birth or by signing an...
Addressing suspected paternity fraud
If you believe that you are not a child's father and have been subjected to paternity fraud, handling your set of circumstances promptly is very important. At Johnson & Johnson, Attorneys at Law, we know the importance of establishing paternity and protecting...
What do I need to provide on a VAP form?
From genetic testing to the Voluntary Acknowledgement of Paternity (VAP) form, there are a number of issues that people who wish to establish paternity in Illinois must understand. If you live in Belleville, or any other city in the state, and have decided to...
Reviewing the Voluntary Acknowledgement of Paternity form
When it comes to establishing paternity, parents may have a variety of options. According to Illinois Child Support Services, the easiest method for parents in Belleville and throughout the state to establish paternity is by completing a Voluntary Acknowledgement...
How do I establish paternity for my child?
If you are not married to the other parent of your child, the State of Illinois states that the simplest way for you to establish paternity is by filling out a Voluntary Acknowledgement of Paternity form. As a resident living in Belleville or anywhere else in the...