Parentage

At Christina White Legal, we know that questions of parentage reach to the heart of family life. Whether you’re working to establish legal parentage or responding to a claim, the process can feel overwhelming—especially when your relationship with your child is at stake. Christina White Legal LLC brings over a decade of experience in family law to guide clients through these deeply personal matters with clarity, compassion, and strength.

In Illinois, parentage (also referred to as paternity) is the legal determination of a parent-child relationship. This recognition is essential—it affects parental responsibilities (decision-making), parenting time, child support, and a child’s access to benefits like health insurance, inheritance rights, and more.

Christina has helped mothers, fathers, and caregivers navigate parentage cases across a wide range of circumstances—sometimes amicable, sometimes contested, and often emotionally complex. Her approach is rooted in careful listening, honest guidance, and advocacy focused on long-term outcomes for families and children.

Our firm can assist with:

• Establishing parentage through court proceedings or voluntary acknowledgment
• Navigating legal procedures involved in DNA testing
• Filing and responding to parentage actions
• Establishing and enforcing child support and contribution to child-related expenses.
• Finalizing allocation of parenting time and parental responsibilities
• Representing clients in both contested and cooperative parentage cases

Christina understands that every parentage case is more than just paperwork—it’s about protecting relationships and building a secure future for your child. She will meet you where you are, explain your options clearly, and stand beside you every step of the way.

If you’re facing a parentage issue in Kane County or the surrounding areas, let’s talk. We’re here to help you move forward with confidence.