PAternity

The Illinois Parentage Act of 2015 applies to cases requiring the determining of the parent child relationship and therefore the Act is typically used when the parties are not married.  After the parent child relationship is established, the obligations of the parents for the benefit of the child will likely be determined, such as setting support.  Additionally, a judgment entered in these cases may contain provisions concerning the custody and guardianship of the child and parenting time privileges with the child.  As with most cases, it is important to understand your rights with respect to the Illinois Parentage Act prior to any court involvement.  Our attorneys, Laura Epstein and Nicole Beran, have decades of experience with the Paternity laws and are available for a consultation to discuss your specific situation.