Legal Question in Family Law in Illinois

paternity
I was involved in a relationship in Chicago that ended abruptly 3 months ago when I found out I was pregnant, the bio father did not want anything to do with me, once he found out he was pregnant, and has since filed a protective order/restraining order against me. Since then I have moved to NC to be with family and I am engaged to be married. I have decided to keep the baby, and feel that I am entitled to some parental responsibility and child support on the part of the bio father. I would like to keep my fiance as uninvolved as possible, as he is not the father of the baby and should not have to bear financial support of a child he did not father. He would like to avoid appearing in court, signing papers or appearing before notaries if possible. I have been told that if we were to get married before the baby is born, then he is legally the father and must be described as such on the birth certificate. I would like to obtain child support from the bio father and have his name appear on the birth certificate, but keep my fiance has uninvolved as possible, what are my rights within the law? Also, is it best to file a case in NC or Chicago? The bio father lives in Chicago and that is where the relationship was?

Asked on 4/03/06, 4:19 pm

Zedrick Braden III Ainsworth & Associates PC

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Re: paternity

Hello. In my opinion you should file the paternity action in Illinois where your child

was conceived. Illinois law is clear. Dad will

be made to pay child support and 1/2 of any and

all miscellaneous costs. I will be happy to answer any more questions that you might have.

Answered on 4/04/06, 3:01 am

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