In this article we will explore the concept of #parentage, with a walkthrough of several different types of parentage cases in which the #parents were never married. We will answer numerous questions you may have related to parentage from the perspective of both the mother and the father, if anything is unclear, or the question you have is not fully covered here, please reach out to our qualified #Illinois #familylaw attorneys who can help you through this process. Like any question in family law, the sooner you have effective representation, the more likely it is that you will reach a favorable outcome. Specifically, we will look at: What does parentage mean? What is the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Service, and what is its role with parentage? How do I establish child support in in Illinois if I was never married to the other parent? What is voluntary acknowledgment of parentage (VAP)? My partner is pregnant, how do I establish myself as the child’s legal father in Illinois? Which is better, a Voluntary Acknowledgment of #Paternity or a Court adjudication finding paternity? Can I vacate paternity in Illinois? How long does a father have to establish paternity in Illinois? Can the mother stop me from seeing my child? What is an Illinois parenting plan? When can I claim my child on my tax form? If I break up with my child’s mother or father, do I get a share of our property? Can I collect maintenance or alimony from my former partner if I was financially dependent on them?
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