Illinois Paternity Summons is a legal document issued by an Illinois court in order to establish the legal parentage of a child. This document is generally used when a child is born out of wedlock, and there is a need to prove that a certain person is the biological father of the child. Depending on the nature of the case, Illinois Paternity Summons may be issued in two forms: a Summons of Genetic Testing or a Summons of Paternity. A Summons of Genetic Testing is generally issued if the alleged father denies that he is the biological father of the child. In this case, the court will order the alleged father and the child to undergo genetic testing to establish the paternity of the child. A Summons of Paternity is issued if the alleged father does not deny that he is the biological father of the child. In this case, the court will order the alleged father to attend a hearing, where the paternity of the child will be legally established. Both types of Illinois Paternity Summons serve to establish the legal parentage of a child, and provide the child with rights and benefits that come with legally recognized parentage.
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Paternity suits to establish the existence of the father-child relationship may be filed until the child turns 20 years old. Actions to declare the non-existence of a parent-child relationship must be filed within two years after the father obtains knowledge of the relevant facts.
If you want to establish parentage, but there is no Voluntary Acknowledgement of Parentage (VAP), you must file a petition in court. You must also serve the other parent with a petition and summons.
What Is the Statute of Limitations for Illinois Paternity Cases? If a child has two legally established parents, an outside party cannot try to sue for paternity if two years have passed since the paternity of the original parents was established.
The Illinois Parentage Act states that a man is the presumed father of the child if any of the following statements are true: He is married to the mother, or in a civil union or substantially similar relationship when the child is born.
Illinois law allows a father to establish paternity at any time before a child reaches the age of 20. However, it is often best to establish paternity as soon as possible after the birth of the child.
