In Illinois, once a child is born to parents, who are either married or have declared themselves as a couple, is automatically presumed to be the biological child of both parents. However, there are many cases where questions regarding a child’s natural father will become an issue, especially as it may concern child support or child custody battles.
Usually, with court approved DNA testing, anyone can assert their rights and establish as to whether or not they are the natural parent of a child. In family law, these cases are commonly referred to as Parentage or Paternity cases.
The Law Offices of Salvatore C. Miglore & Associates is committed to helping families solve their paternity issues whenever there is any doubt about who the father of the child may be. Our attorneys understand the significance of paternity issues as they often determine who will pay child support or how assets will be distributed, and how much time will be allotted for visitation.
Since paternity affects both parents- not just the father of the child- mothers who may be seeking child support, often enlist our family law attorneys to provide them with the proper course of legal action for setting up a court-ordered DNA testing of the assumed father. From there, we can assist you with negotiating suitable terms for child support and any visitation rights to the child.
Fathers, who may have doubts about whether or not the child in question is theirs, often seek legal advice from our attorneys, who can help to protect your rights if a paternity charge is brought against you. With over 30 years of legal defense experience, Salvatore C. Miglore, has continued to fight to protect the paternity rights that serve the interests of both parents and child.
If you need help with either establishing or challenging a paternity action, contact our paternity lawyers at the Law Offices of Salvatore C. Miglore & Associates in Wheaton, Illinois today. Schedule a free initial consultation by calling (630) 933-8400. We serve clients with family law matters in DeKalb, Kane, Kendall, Will, DuPage, Cook, McHenry and Lake Counties