Princeton, IL asked in Family Law for Illinois

Q: I was under-age when I got pregnant, I am 18 now, if I took the father to court for child support, what would happen?

I was 17 at the time, the father was 25.

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Ray Choudhry
Ray Choudhry
Answered
  • Moline, IL
  • Licensed in Illinois

A: While you were underage, your parents had to act on your behalf.

Now you can file court proceedings yourself.

It's called a Parentage Petition.

The judge will decide on a parenting plan and amount of child support.

There may a child support recovery office close to where you live.

They are supposed to help people recover child support free of charge.

Cheryl Powell
Cheryl Powell
Answered
  • Mt Vernon, IL
  • Licensed in Illinois

A: It is unlikely that he would be charged with anything.

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