paternity question

[copperlantern]

What is the name of your state? Ill.
I have just been served papers saying I have a son who was born 17 years ago. I have a court appearence and will be dealinf with paternity and support issues. How can this happen now when I have never been informed of theis childs excistence? I am not sure it is mine? Any help on this issue. I live in Iowa, but the kid lives in Illinois and will be 18 in May.

 

[Grace_Adler]

Here are some links you might want to check out about child support.

http://www.ilchildsupport.com/

http://ocse3.acf.dhhs.gov/ext/irg/sps/report.cfm?State=IL&CFID=115742&CFTOKEN=610883#5

When you go to court, deny paternity and ask for a paternity test.

Child support stops at 18 in IL but I don't know what the laws are regarding collecting back support.