Handling Paternity Disputes
It’s vital for every parent and alleged parent entering the family court system to understand what a paternity dispute entails. “Paternity” refers to a child’s biological father. In some cases, paternity is assumed, and in others it must be legally established. It’s possible for both mothers and fathers to file paternity suits in Illinois. If you are an alleged father, proving paternity can help you assert your parental rights. If you believe you have been wrongly named as a child’s father, a paternity suit can help you disprove the mother’s claims and avoid financial responsibility for a child that is