Default Petition to Determine Parental Relationship & Petition for Custody and Support Packet
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Last updated August 4, 2026
# Default Petition to Determine Parental Relationship & Petition for Custody and Support Packet (PAT-01) This form is used when someone wants to legally establish who the parents of a child are and make official arrangements for who will care for the child and provide financial support. A person would need this form if they want to establish parental rights, gain custody of a child, or request child support payments without the other parent's agreement.
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