Practice resources

These resources are written for legal professionals doing legal aid or pro bono work. If you do not have legal training, they may be difficult to understand. Visit resources from the main menu for legal information written and designed for the public.

Paternity or parentage Resources
2016/2017 family law changes
A document for lawyers to reference that has important changes happening to the IMDMA and the Parentage Act in 2016, and child support in 2017.
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Affidavit of last known address of a presumed parent
Use this form to tell the judge the last known address of a presumed parent.
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Children's law and Illinois Parentage Act
Gives information about Children's law and the Illinois Parentage Act.
Lawyer Manuals
Family Law: Child-Related Issues in Dissolution Actions
Manual on child-related issues in family law, including actions under the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act, the Parentage Act of 2015, and the Hague Convention. 2022 Edition
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Illinois Parentage Act of 2015
Gives information about the Illinois Parentage Act, and the parent-child relationship.
Lawyer Manuals
Notice to presumed parent
Use this form to tell the presumed parent of the child that you are filing a parentage and allocation petition.
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Parentage and allocation petition for father
Use this form to ask a judge to establish parentage if you think you are the father of a child.
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Parentage and allocation petition for mother
Use this form to ask a judge to establish parentage if you are the mother of a child.
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Petition to challenge VAP
Use this form to challenge a voluntary acknowledgement of parentage (VAP).
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Response to petition for parentage and allocation
Use this form to respond to a Petition for Parentage and Allocation that you received.
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