Sometimes, two people meet, fall in love, get married, and have a baby, and the path they take as a family is fairly straightforward. However, for many people, reality does not follow that pattern. Many children are raised only by their mother and her family. Some mothers do not know who the father is, some refuse to tell the child who it is, and in some cases, everyone involved knows who both parents are, but the father is uninterested in having any involvement. If your child’s father is unwilling to acknowledge the role he plays in your child’s life, speak with an experienced Chicago, IL family law attorney about your options regarding paternity.
How is Paternity Established in Illinois?
Paternity, or the legal recognition of a father, can be established whether or not the father is willing to acknowledge his role in the child’s life.