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...
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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...
Looking at the presumption of paternity in Illinois
When it comes to paternity, there are a number of issues that affect fathers as well as their children. The establishment of paternity may affect an individual's visitation rights or the financial well-being of a child. In Belleville, Illinois, and across the nation,...
Reviewing methods used to establish parentage
For parents, there are a number of reasons why it is important to establish paternity. For example, a child's mother may want to prove that someone is the father of their child in order to receive child support. Additionally, a father who is requesting visitation...
Helping parents who wish to establish paternity
For parents, there are a wide variety of challenges that can arise following a divorce or separation. From a stressful custody issue to property division, child support and emotional problems, people who have separated from their partner may be going through a lot....
What happens during a DNA paternity test?
When you are trying to establish paternity, you have several options. According to Illinois Parentage Act of 1964, you can accomplish this through the following: The father can sign an acknowledgement at the hospital when the baby is born. The...
The rights and obligations of legal paternity
At Johnson and Johnson, we have helped many Illinois fathers pursue their parental rights. We understand how difficult it can be to be isolated from your child. As such, we work hard to ensure that you receive the visitations and custody time to which you are...
When and how can paternity be challenged?
Given that the legal establishment of paternity plays a major role in Illinois family law arrangements like child custody and child support, it is important that the identification of the child’s biological father is correct. If paternity was mistakenly assigned...
What are my rights as an unmarried father?
Given that more couples across the state of Illinois and the entire country are choosing to have children out of wedlock than ever before, it is incredibly important that biological fathers understand their rights and obligations under the law. If you are interested...
The importance of establishing paternity
There are many reasons for wanting to legally recognize the parentage of a child. If you are the father, and your child is born out of wedlock, you will need to establish paternity to have parental rights granted and enforced. This will enable you to build a...