Paternity What are the benefits of establishing parentage for an unmarried parent? 31 Mar 2023December 11, 2024 Parentage refers to the legal relationship between a child and a parent. Typically, a mother’s parentage is easily established because she gives birth to the child. However, establishing parentage, or…
Paternity Can I prove paternity if my child’s father won’t cooperate? 30 Mar 2022March 7, 2023 Dealing with the issue of paternity is often stressful for men and women alike. Mothers need financial support from a child’s father and often struggle to get it; men, who…
Paternity Who Benefits from Establishing Legal Paternity in Illinois? 10 Jan 2022March 7, 2023 When a baby is born to unmarried parents in Illinois, the father is usually not automatically recognized as the child’s legal parent. Establishing legal paternity requires further action through either…
Custody… When Can I Change the Terms of My Illinois Parenting Plan? 10 Jan 2022March 7, 2023 When Illinois parents divorce, they are asked to create a “parenting plan” describing parental responsibilities and parenting time and submit it to the court. If the parents disagree about the…
Paternity… How Can I Prove Paternity To Get Child Support in Illinois? 19 Nov 2021March 7, 2023 Parents have a moral and legal obligation to help support their children. Unfortunately, getting the financial support you need as a single parent can be complicated if the other parent…
