Establishing paternity is about more than a name on a birth certificate. It determines parental rights, child support obligations, inheritance, and a child's access to both parents. Mary C. Neff handles paternity matters in both Missouri and Illinois courts.
How Paternity Cases Work
Voluntary Acknowledgment or Petition
Paternity can be established voluntarily or through a court petition, and Mary explains which path fits your situation.
DNA Testing (if contested)
When paternity is disputed, genetic testing provides a clear, legally recognized answer.
Rights & Responsibilities
Once paternity is established, Mary helps secure appropriate parenting time, support, and custody arrangements.
Court Order
A formal paternity order protects everyone: the child, the mother, and the father.
Why Mary C. Neff
Mary's dual licensure means she can handle paternity matters regardless of which side of the Illinois-Missouri border your family is on.