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Rockford Paternity Attorneys

Our experienced Rockford paternity attorneys are your aggressive advocates and will use every tool at our disposal to give you a favorable resolution to your paternity case. We have successfully resolved all types of paternity matters, from voluntary acknowledgement to fraud and matters where one parent is incarcerated.
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Finding an attorney who is a “real person” can be difficult. Many attorneys surround themselves almost exclusively with other attorneys and are accustomed to speaking in ivory tower legalese.  You should be able to connect with your attorney on a personal level, and he or she should speak to you in plain language that you can understand.  You will be working very closely with this person on issues that are very important to you. It is important that he or she be down-to-earth and someone that you connect with.

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The most common complaint that clients have of their attorneys is that the attorney is unreachable, does not communicate with them regularly, or does not promptly return your calls.  Your attorney should reach out to you about your case regularly and respond within 24 hours to calls and e-mails.  An open line of communication between you and your attorney is essential to building trust.

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Your attorney’s goal should not be to win at all costs.  Rather, it should be to achieve a favorable outcome for you as efficiently as possible.  It is important that your attorney set realistic expectations at the outset as to the costs you should expect, the concerns that the attorney has about the outcome of your case, and the length of time that you should expect your case to take.

Regardless of the nature of your case, we have an experienced attorney who will focus on your individual needs. Our team of attorneys works closely together, bringing each of their different fields of experience to bear in order to optimize our client care.

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More information about our Rockford Paternity Attorneys

Our experienced Rockford paternity attorneys are your aggressive advocates and will use every tool at our disposal to give you a favorable resolution to your paternity case. We have successfully resolved all types of paternity matters, from voluntary acknowledgement to fraud and matters where one parent is incarcerated.

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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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5844 Elaine Dr. STE 112

Rockford, IL 61108

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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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Further Reading from our Rockford Paternity Attorneys

Voluntary Acknowledgement of Paternity in Rockford

In this article, our Rockford paternity lawyers explain the establishment of paternity by consent at birth.

When children are born to patents who are unmarried, hospitals and midwives are required by the Illinois Vital Records Act to provide the parents with the forms that allow the parents to simply and easily establish paternity by mutual consent, assuming that both parents agree.  These forms include:

  • A petition to declare paternity by consent; and
  • An agreed order to be entered by the court in which the petition is filed, which will establish paternity.

If the parents are in agreement about paternity, they can execute these forms and deliver them to the clerk of the circuit court.  The judge will then enter the agreed order without requiring the parents to appear in court.

Read the full article by our Rockford paternity attorneys explaining how to establish paternity by consent.

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Defense Against Paternity Fraud in Rockford

In this article, our Rockford paternity attorneys explain what a "presumed father" is in Rockford paternity matters.

If there is a "presumed father" (as defined by the Illinois Parentage Act), there is a a higher burden of proof in a paternity case.

A "presumed father" is designated if any of the following are true:

  • You were married to the child's mother, in a civil union, or in a substantially similar relationship at the time of birth;
  • You were in a marriage, civil union, or a substantially similar relationship that was terminated within 300 days prior to the child being born;
  • You were in an invalid marriage or civil union at the time of birth or within 300 days prior to the time of birth, which was entered into in apparent compliance with the law;
  • You married the child's mother after the birth of the child and are listed as the child's father on the birth certificate.  

Read more by our Rockford paternity lawyers about this and other paternity law matters.

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