Paternity/Maternity Establishment | LAKE COUNTY STATE'S ATTORNEY'S OFFICE - Division of Child Support Enforcement

The State’s Attorney’s Office receives referrals from the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (IDHFS) to provide free legal aid for child support enforcement. Accepts cases on the following types of matters: - Obtaining legal paternity determinations (IDHFS is able to assist in locating a parent who does not reside with the child(ren)) - Obtaining an order providing for child support and health insurance for minor children - Seeking a modification of child support (by either parent) when legally warranted - Enforcing child support orders that are not being complied with (including child support set in a dissolution proceeding)

Date of Last Formal Update

05/28/2024

Data provided by

Lake County 211

Location

18 North County Street, Waukegan, IL 60085

Hours

Service Hours Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Application process

Call, visit during program hours, or apply online. Clients must apply through IDHFS to have their case approved for referral to State's Attorney's office. Documents required: - None

Eligibility

Open to all Lake County residents

Languages

Spanish

Agency info

LAKE COUNTY STATES ATTORNEYS OFFICE

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