This article is intended to be an overview on the current Illinois Paternity laws and their applications. For a more in depth look at some of these areas of law, please follow the links contained throughout this article.
In a parentage situation, it is possible that the parents of a child do not live in the same county. In a situation where the parties live in separate counties, the Court will need to determine which county is the correct location to administer the case.
In this article we explain how to establish parentage (or paternity) in Illinois including: what is parentage?, why is establishing parentage important?, establishing parentage by completing a Voluntary Acknowledgment of Parentage in Illinois, establishing parentage by obtaining a judicial parentage order in Illinois, and establishing parentage through an administration determination of Paternity or Nonpaternity through the Illinois Department of health care and Family Services.
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In order for a court to enter a binding order in a paternity case, it must have both subject matter jurisdiction and personal jurisdiction. The case must also be filed in the proper venue, meaning the correct county court within the state. Subject matter jurisdiction, is the court’s ability to hear the particular type of case at hand. In Illinois the state circuit courts have subject matter jurisdiction over paternity cases. This means that paternity cases should be filed in state court rather than federal court.
Many attorneys offer both free consultations and paid consultations, depending on what you are trying to accomplish. The key to understanding the difference, is that generally attorneys will not give legal advice without being first hired by the client.
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In order for a court to enter a binding order in a paternity case, it must have both subject matter jurisdiction and personal jurisdiction. The case must also be filed in the proper venue, meaning the correct county court within the state. Subject matter jurisdiction, is the court’s ability to hear the particular type of case at hand. In Illinois the state circuit courts have subject matter jurisdiction over paternity cases. This means that paternity cases should be filed in state court rather than federal court.
Many attorneys offer both free consultations and paid consultations, depending on what you are trying to accomplish. The key to understanding the difference, is that generally attorneys will not give legal advice without being first hired by the client.
O'Flaherty Law has always offered in person consultations at our nine convenient locations, but did you know that you can receive a consultation and receive legal services from one of our experienced and knowledgeable attorneys without leaving your home? We also include update local court information.
In order for a court to enter a binding order in a paternity case, it must have both subject matter jurisdiction and personal jurisdiction. The case must also be filed in the proper venue, meaning the correct county court within the state. Subject matter jurisdiction, is the court’s ability to hear the particular type of case at hand. In Illinois the state circuit courts have subject matter jurisdiction over paternity cases. This means that paternity cases should be filed in state court rather than federal court.
Many attorneys offer both free consultations and paid consultations, depending on what you are trying to accomplish. The key to understanding the difference, is that generally attorneys will not give legal advice without being first hired by the client.
O'Flaherty Law has always offered in person consultations at our nine convenient locations, but did you know that you can receive a consultation and receive legal services from one of our experienced and knowledgeable attorneys without leaving your home? We also include update local court information.
Our team of friendly professionals are standing by to take your call now at (630)324-6666.
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