Paternity

At the time a child is born in Illinois, the parents’ names are added to the child’s birth certificate. The mother’s name is always added, and, if the mother is married, the man to whom she is married is considered to be the father and is added to the child’s birth...

Being married to a woman or being in an exclusive sexual relationship with a woman who becomes pregnant leads a man to make a reasonable assumption that he is the father. However, even people in committed relationships sometimes commit acts of infidelity, and when...

Establishing paternity is important for children, fathers, and mothers alike. Indeed, not only does establishing paternity help to ensure that a mother and child get the benefits to which they are entitled (such as a child support benefits), but also that a father is...