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Chicago Fathers Rights

Look no further than the paternity laws in Illinois to understand the lack of fathers rights in Chicago.

The discrimination against dads rights begins at a child’s first breath. When the father signs a Voluntary Acknowledgement of Paternity – a form recognizing him as the child’s legal father- it specifically states it does not give the father rights to child custody or visitation.

Even by signing the Voluntary Acknowledgement of Paternity, dads rights are nonexistent because without a court order addressing custody or visitation the father has no legal right to see the child.

However, Illinois law does give fathers rights in the form of the dad is now on the hook for future financial support, such as child support and medical expenses. He may not be legally allowed to see his child, but the state will certainly ensure his child support payments will be made.

The paternity law in Illinois is just one example of the lack of dads rights in Chicago. It’s important you find a fathers rights attorney who is willing to fight for you.

Consult with a Cordell & Cordell mens divorce attorney about your case today because all fathers need a partner men can count on.

Get help with dads rights in Chicago, Illinois by arranging a meeting with a Cordell and Cordell mens divorce attorney. Please call 1-866-DADS-LAW.

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Joseph E. Cordell, founder of Cordell & Cordell family law offices

Written by Joseph E. Cordell

Co-Founder, Principal Partner
Joseph E. Cordell, founder of Cordell & Cordell family law offices

Joseph E. Cordell is the Principal Partner at Cordell and Cordell, P.C., which he founded in 1990 with his wife, Yvonne. Over the past 25 years, the firm has grown to include more than 100 offices in 30 states, as well as internationally in the United Kingdom. Mr. Cordell is licensed to practice in the states of Illinois and Missouri and received his LL.M. from Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. Joseph E. Cordell was named one of the Top 10 Best Family Law Attorneys for Client Satisfaction in Missouri.

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