Simcox v. Simcox

Plaintiff, Linsey Renee Simcox, by and through her mother and natural guardian, Deborah Ann Dear (Deborah), filed this paternity action in the circuit court of Cook County against defendants, Jeffrey Mitchell Dear (Jeffrey) and Christopher Allen Simcox (defendant), pursuant to the Illinois Parentage Act of 1984 (Act) (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1985, ch. 40, par. 2501 et seq.). Plaintiff sought: (1) to determine the existence of the father and child relationship between herself and Jeffrey; (2) to declare nonexistent the parent and child relationship between herself and defendant; (3) to change her name…