Legal Question in Family Law in Illinois

Depending on the age of the child a court make deny the father's request to have the name of the baby changed. If the child is young, then it is more likely that a Court will order the change, but if the child has already enrolled in school and is known by his contemporaries by your last name, it is a high burden for a court to order a name change.

Father also has the "right" to pay child support retroactive to the child's birth. Assuming the child is under 2, he can also be required to pay birth expenses. I also agree with Mr. Shimberg's answer above but that doesn't mean you have to allow this man to bully you when he basically abandoned you when the child was born. Contact legalaid in your vicinity or go to your local courthouse to get a clearer idea on how to file for child support. You can also contact the State's Attorney's Child Support Enforcement Unit.