Paternity / Unmarried Parents

DuPage County, Illinois, Paternity / Unmarried Parents Lawyer

Whether you are a mother seeking to enforce the obligations of your child’s father, a father seeking to establish your legal rights to parent your child, or a man who has been falsely accused of fatherhood, attorneys at Kathryn L. Harry & Associates, P.C. represent all parties in paternity disputes may help you.

For attentive service, thoughtful legal guidance, and relentless advocacy in your paternity dispute, contact their these DuPage County, Illinois, law firm attorneys today.

If you have a child out of wedlock and do not subsequently marry the other parent, a paternity matter us necessary to determine parental rights, custody, child support, and visitation.

Although fathers have certain legal obligations, they technically have no parental rights until and if the court says they do. Signing a birth certificate is only one type of evidence of fatherhood, not absolute proof. If you feel that your paternal rights are being denied, you can petition the court for a DNA test to prove fatherhood and establish the custody or visitation rights you deserve.

Along with parental rights come obligations. By establishing paternity, mothers can ensure their children receive the financial support they need to care for their health, education, care, and physical well being. Child support belongs to is for the child. Do not compromise your child's rights lifestyle by neglecting to enforce the obligations of the father.

Kathryn L. Harry & Associates, P.C. have extensive experience handling even the most complex family law disputes. This experience provides them the necessary perspectives to effectively analyze each case according to its individual circumstances, provide an educated interpretation of the facts, and advocate on behalf of their clients' rights and interests.

If you are in need of a trusted client advocate to enforce the rights or obligations related to paternity, contact the attorneys at the law office of Kathryn L. Harry & Associates, P.C. to arrange a free initial consultation and case evaluation.


Kathryn L. Harry & Associates, P.C. represent family law clients in DuPage County, Illinois and the cities of Oak Brook, Naperville, Aurora, Wheaton, Glen Ellyn, Lombard, Elmhurst, Downers Grove, Hinsdale, Clarendon Hills, Burr Ridge, Woodridge, Westmont, Bensenville, Glendale Heights, Carol Stream, Darien, Willowbrook, Villa Park, Oakbrook, Bloomingdale and Winfield , as well as communities throughout Cook County, Kane County, Will County, Chicago's western suburbs and the Chicagoland area, such as Arlington Heights, Palatine, Buffalo Grove, Roselle, Hoffman Estates, Streamwood, Barrington, Elk Grove Village, Mt. Prospect, Bartlett, Hanover Park, Norridge, Rolling Meadows, Rosemont, Schiller Park, Bolingbrook, Schaumburg, Elgin, Joliet, and Chicago.