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Palatine Paternity Lawyer

Paternity issues can affect custody, parenting time, child support, and a child’s future. Our Palatine paternity lawyers help parents understand their rights, establish legal parentage, and move forward with confidence.
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Helping Palatine Parents Establish Their Rights

Paternity, or parentage as its often called in Illinois, is what it sounds like - the whole legal deal between a parent and a kid. For those unmarried parents out there, getting all of this in order is usually necessary before the court can even look at things like child support or who gets the kids when. Whether you're a mom needing support, a dad fighting for time with the kids or even a parent dealing with a paternity claim coming your way, O’Flaherty Law is here to walk you through the whole mess and figure out your next steps.

What Really Matters in Illinois

Getting paternity figured out can make a big difference to family members involved. Not only can kids get the support, health insurance and inheritance they need, but a parent can get a foothold on asking the court for time with their kids or even a say in major decisions. It’s usually a pretty straightforward process - if both parents agree, they can just sign an acknowledgement. Other times though, DNA tests get involved or a court order is needed.

Why Choose O’Flaherty Law to Fight For You

At O’Flaherty Law, we do our best to make this whole complicated process less painful from the start. Our Palatine paternity lawyers will explain all the options available to you, get all the necessary paperwork sorted, deal with any disputes that come up about DNA testing, and work towards getting orders in place for things like child support, and parenting time. We know these cases are super personal and we're here to offer clear advice, some practical solutions and a steady shoulder to lean on as you navigate the whole ordeal.

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(847) 449-8061
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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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1625 Colonial Parkway Unit K, Inverness, IL 60067

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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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