Legal Question in Family Law in Illinois
I have a 4 yr old son,, the man that signed his birth certificate is not his real father. Can I get child support or any other help from his real father?
Asked on 6/18/10, 4:35 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
David Labovitz
Labovitz Law Firm, P.A.
Absolutely. The designation on the birth certificate has nothing to do with your ability to collect child support from the real father. The real father, regardless of whether he is on the birth certificate, has the obligation to pay child support.
Answered on 6/18/10, 7:42 am
John Steele
Steele Law Firm
Yes, the birth certificate is irrelevant anyway. You will have to establish in court that the man is the father, and then set up child support which will be 20% of his net income. You can also get other items such as daycare and medical expenses paid by the father.
Answered on 6/18/10, 10:01 am