Paternity Law in Illinois
This page covers paternity law as it applies in Illinois — the state and federal laws that govern it, filing deadlines, where to get help, and notable in-state decisions. For what paternity protects generally, see the national overview.
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Laws that govern paternity in Illinois
Illinois state law
- Executive Officers › 15 ILCS 205 — Attorney General ActIL 15 § 15-205-4d
- Executive Branch › 20 ILCS 2105 — Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. (Department of Professional Regulation Law) › Article 2105 — Department of Professional RegulationIL 20 § 20-2105-2105-15
- Executive Branch › 20 ILCS 2605 — Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. (Illinois State Police Law) › Article 2605 — ILLINOIS STATE POLICE (Source: P.A. 102-538, eff. 8-20-21.)IL 20 § 20-2605-2605-377
- Insurance › 215 ILCS 125 — Health Maintenance Organization Act › Article IV — Delivery of Services - Required Provisions and MarketingIL 215 § 215-125-4-2
- Insurance › 215 ILCS 165 — Voluntary Health Services Plans ActIL 215 § 215-165-15-12
- Insurance › 215 ILCS 5 — Illinois Insurance Code › Article XX — Accident and Health InsuranceIL 215 § 215-5-356i
Where to go & how to get help
Government agencies and non-profit legal-help organizations for paternity in Illinois.
Official U.S. government starting point for finding free or low-cost legal help and legal-aid programs near you.
Locate the LSC-funded legal-aid organization that serves your county for civil (non-criminal) legal problems.
Find your state or local bar association lawyer-referral service and free legal-answer programs.
Find your state attorney general to file consumer-protection, civil-rights, or other complaints.
Not legal advice. State-specific statutes, deadlines and procedures are being sourced and will appear here.