What is an adoption notice?

An adoption notice informs parties about a petition for adopting a child.

How do I respond to an adoption petition?

You must e-file your answer or appearance in the Circuit Court of Cook County.

What happens if I miss the deadline?

A default may be entered against you, leading to a judgment in favor of the petition.

Petition filed for the adoption of Donella Jean Chambliss.

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Published: Feb 23, 2026 · 1 month ago
Category: Other
City: Cook County
Case #: 2026COAD000042

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What You Should Do Next

1
E-file your response
Submit your answer to the petition by March 16, 2026, to avoid default.
2
Create e-filing account
Visit the Illinois e-filing service provider page to set up your account.
3
Seek legal assistance
Consider consulting a lawyer for guidance on the adoption process.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an adoption notice?: An adoption notice informs parties about a petition for adopting a child.
How do I respond to an adoption petition?: You must e-file your answer or appearance in the Circuit Court of Cook County.
What happens if I miss the deadline?: A default may be entered against you, leading to a judgment in favor of the petition.

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Full Notice Text

ADOPTION NOTICE
In the Matter of the Petition for the adoption of
Donella Jean Chambliss
No: 2026COAD000042
TO: Unknown Father and all whom it may concern.
Notice is Hereby given you, 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 Petition in the suit or otherwise ﬁle
your appearance in the Circuit Court of Cook County,
on or before March 16, 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 mandatory for documents in civil cases
with limited exemptions. 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, visit
http://www.i

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