In Illinois, when two un-wed parents have a child, they fall into a category within the Family Law Division of the court system called “Parentage.” Parentage cases are not only governed by the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act, but also by the Illinois Parentage Act. There are some interesting quirks that happen to a child when he is born to un-wed parents.

Did you know that a biological father may not have legal rights to their child if they have not been adjudicated by a court as the father of that child? This is true, even if the father has been in the picture since day 1. That’s just one of the interesting quirks that could prevent a father from having the relationship with their child.

Ensure that you know what those quirks are by setting up a consultation with the Smolka Law Group before you enter into any agreement to ensure that your rights are protected.