Bartlett Family Law Attorneys

Highly Experienced Family Lawyers for Clients in Bartlett, IL

Client-Centered Family Law Representation

Steven Mevorah was very straight forward with his assessment of the situation and how he was going to represent it in court.

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Paternity Cases in Bartlett, Illinois

Paternity cases in Bartlett, Illinois establish the legal relationship between a child and a parent who was not married to the other parent at the time of the child's birth. Without a legal finding of parentage, a father may have no enforceable right to parenting time, and the child may have no right to support from that parent.

Parents can establish parentage by signing a Voluntary Acknowledgment of Paternity, often at the hospital shortly after birth. A signed acknowledgment carries the same effect as a court judgment, so a parent who later questions it faces strict deadlines. When parents disagree, either parent can file a petition in court. The court can order genetic testing to confirm the biological relationship.

Once parentage is established, the court can address the same issues that arise in a divorce involving children. These issues include decision-making responsibilities, parenting time, and child support. A parentage judgment can also give a child access to health insurance, inheritance rights, and a more complete family medical history.

Skilled Divorce Representation in Bartlett, IL

A divorce in Bartlett, IL typically starts with a full review of each spouse's finances. Illinois requires both spouses to complete a financial affidavit listing their income, expenses, assets, and debts. The information in these affidavits guides decisions about property division, maintenance, and child support.

Many Bartlett couples resolve their divorce through a marital settlement agreement negotiated between the spouses and their attorneys. Parents must also submit a parenting plan that addresses the schedule, holidays, transportation, and how major decisions about the children will be made. When spouses cannot reach an agreement, the case may proceed to mediation or trial.

Our attorneys represent clients in both uncontested and contested divorces. We review retirement accounts, business interests, and real estate to identify what belongs in the marital estate. For parents, we focus on arrangements that protect stability for the children while respecting each parent's role in their lives.