Father's Paternity Forms - Petitioner
How to use the forms:
- You must save each form before you begin entering information in the form fields.
Right click the link for a form and save it to your computer before you
begin entering information in the form fields. If you are downloading
the form from a public computer, be sure to save the form to
a personal device, such as a thumb drive.
- You must use Acrobat Reader DC (or Adobe Acrobat DC) to ensure the forms work as intended. If you do not have Acrobat Reader DC, a
free
edition can be downloaded from the Adobe website.
- If you have technical difficulties completing the forms online, you may print all of the blank forms and fill them out by hand to file with the court. Please check with your local court for further instructions.
- You must sign and file the Redaction Certification form (GN320) listed below. Read about redaction and remote public access to public documents.
- You are responsible for the completeness and accuracy of any information submitted on the forms. Please double-check the information you enter!
- If you are a survivor of domestic violence, visit the Safe at Home website for more information before you complete the forms.
Father's Petition for Declaration of Paternity
1. |
Confidential Case Filing Information Sheet (FI-10) This form does not have to be redacted. |
• Fillable PDF to Download |
2. Redaction |
Certification (GN320) This form does not have to be redacted. |
• Fillable PDF to Download |
3. |
Father's Petition for Declaration of Paternity, Custody and Support (CAFC301) |
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• Fillable PDF to Download |
• Blank PDF to Print |
4. |
Petition, Consent and Order for Appointment as Next Friend in Paternity Action (CAFC751) |
• Fillable PDF to Download |
• Blank PDF to Print |
5. |
Parenting Plan (CAFC501) |
• Fillable PDF to Download |
• Blank PDF to Print |
• Form 14 (If you need additional copies) |
• Schedule of Basic Child Support Obligations |
• Directions, Comments for Use and Examples for Completion of Form No. 14 |
6. |
Statement of Income and Expenses (For use in Paternity Action) (CAFC252) |
• Fillable PDF to Download | • Blank PDF to Print |
7. |
Statement of Property and Debt (For use in Paternity Action (CAFC242) |
• Fillable PDF to Download | • Blank PDF to Print |
8. |
Answer to Petition for Declaration of Paternity, Custody and Support (CAFC315-R) |
• Fillable PDF to Download | • Blank PDF to Print |
10. |
Judgment of Paternity (CAFC370) |
• Fillable PDF to Download | • Blank PDF to Print |
Additional forms you MAY need (check with the circuit clerk's office):
11. |
In Forma Pauperis Application (To file without filing fee) |