L.N.M. ex rel. L.M. v. A.J.P.

PUDLOWSKI, Presiding Justice.

On September 20, 1988, L.M. (mother), individually, and as next friend of minor L.N.M., brought an action seeking a declaration of paternity and an award of custody and support. Count I of mother’s petition sought a determination as to whether A.J.P. was L.N.M.’s father, born to mother June 20, 1988. Count II of mother’s petition sought: (1) $1,500 for expenses incurred for the birth and maintenance of L.N.M.; (2) $500 for expenses incurred for the prenatal/post-natal care of L.N.M.; and (3) an award from the court for maintenance and support of L.N.M.

On October…