Petition to Establish Paternity and/or for Child Support - LawHelp.org - lawhelp 2026

1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open it in the editor.
2. Begin by entering your name, street address, city, state, and ZIP code in the designated fields. If you have concerns about harassment, check the substitute address box.
3. Fill in the other parent's name and their address details. This is crucial for proper notification.
4. Indicate whether you are asking the court to decide on paternity and/or child support by checking the appropriate boxes.
5. In section 2, check all applicable statements regarding paternity that apply to your situation. This helps establish your case clearly.
6. List each child involved by providing their name, current address, date of birth, and gender in section 3.
7. Complete sections regarding Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) and Medicaid as applicable.
8. In the Request for Relief section, check all requests you wish to make from the court. Be specific about any additional requests.
9. Finally, sign and date the petition at the bottom before submitting it through our platform for a streamlined process.

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