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Elgin Paternity Lawyer

If you are a mother trying to obtain child support, or a father trying to obtain parenting rights, establishing paternity is often the first step. Our Elgin paternity lawyers help families resolve these issues quickly and in the best interests of the child.
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Helping Parents Achieve Legal Rights

In instances where the parents are not married, legal paternity may need to be established before important issues such as parenting time, decision-making authority and child support can be discussed. O’Flaherty Law can help clients through each step of the paternity process, whether through voluntary acknowledgment or the courts. We work to protect your parental rights and your child’s future with practical solutions.

Illinois Paternity Laws: What You Need To Know

Under Illinois law, paternity can be established through a court proceeding by the mother, the father, the child, or certain government agencies. In some instances, genetic testing may be ordered to determine biological parentage. Once paternity is established in court, the court can make orders on parental responsibilities, parenting time, child support, and other major issues. Making a paternity claim also affords the child important legal benefits such as inheritance rights, access to family medical history and possible insurance benefits.

Legal Representation for Elgin Families

Paternity cases can be sensitive family matters and important legal issues. O’Flaherty Law is ready to assist you if you need to establish paternity, contest an existing paternity claim or resolve a child custody or support issue after parentage has been established. We offer compassionate guidance, customized legal strategies, and responsive communication to help families move forward with confidence.

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(847) 385-2766
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The purpose of a consultation is to determine whether our firm is a good fit for your legal needs. Although we often discuss expected results and costs, our attorneys do not give legal advice unless and until you choose to retain us.

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Office Address

16 N Airlite St #3

Elgin, IL 60123

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Hours of Operation

Monday
9:00am - 6:00pm
Tuesday
9:00am - 6:00pm
Wednesday
9:00am - 6:00pm
Thursday
9:00am - 6:00pm
Friday
9:00am - 6:00pm
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
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I am personally committed to ensuring that each one of our clients receives the highest level of client service from our team.  Our mission is to provide excellent legal work in a cost-effective manner while maintaining open lines of communication between our clients and their attorneys.  Many of our clients are going through difficult times in their lives when they reach out to us.  They should feel comfortable leaning on the experience and knowledge of our attorneys as their counselors and advocates.  We are here to help!

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FAQs

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Can paternity be established if the child's other parent does not agree?
Does establishing paternity in Elgin automatically give the father parenting time?
Can an existing paternity determination ever be changed in Illinois?
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