What is the deadline to respond to the adoption petition?

You must respond by April 17, 2026.

How do I e-file my response?

Create an account with an e-filing service provider to submit your response.

What happens if I miss the deadline?

A default judgment may be entered against you if you do not respond.

Petition filed for the adoption of Angel Pearce; response required by April 17, 2026.

Official Courthouse Record · AI-summarized for clarity

Published: Mar 31, 2026 · 2 weeks ago
Category: Name Change
City: Chicago
Address: Cook County, Illinois · 5 filings
Case #: 2026COAD000067

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What You Should Do Next

1
E-file your response
Submit your answer to the petition by April 17, 2026, using an e-filing service.
2
Visit e-filing website
Go to https://efile.illinoiscourts.gov/service-providers.htm to choose a service provider.
3
Seek legal assistance
If you have questions, consider consulting a lawyer for guidance on the process.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the deadline to respond to the adoption petition?: You must respond by April 17, 2026.
How do I e-file my response?: Create an account with an e-filing service provider to submit your response.
What happens if I miss the deadline?: A default judgment may be entered against you if you do not respond.

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Full Notice Text

ADOPTION NOTICE
In the Matter of the Petition for the adoption of Angel Pearce
No: 2026COAD000067
TO: Unknown Father and all whom it may concern.
Notice is Hereby given you, Kenyon Harris and the
Unknown father, and All whom it may concern, that a
Petition was ﬁled in the Circuit Court of Cook County,
Illinois, for the adoption of the above mentioned
minor, and unless you e-ﬁle your answer to the Peti-
tion in the suit or otherwise ﬁle your appearance in the
Circuit Court of Cook County, on or before April 17,
2026, a default may be entered against you at any time
after that day and a judgment entered in accordance
with the prayer of said Petition. E-ﬁling is now manda-
tory for documents in civil cases with limited exemp-
tions. To e-ﬁle, you must ﬁrst create an account with
an e-ﬁling service provider. Visit
https://eﬁle.illinoiscourts.gov/service-providers.htm to
learn more and to select a service provider. If you
need additional help or have trouble e-ﬁling, visi