my father acknowledges us as his children but refuses to do it legally in written documents bec he is avoiding regular support bec of his wife. we are his first family but he and my mother never got married.
2006-07-07 17:19:43 · 8 answers · asked by .,~'*Rainb♥wbaby*'~,. 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
first, is he on your birth certificate as your legal father? You might have to prove paternity, but then you (or your mom) can get hold of the state government of what ever state you live in and they can guide you...if all else fails, and if you are of age, ie 18, find an attorney who specializes in family law (you can look in the Yellow Pages under attorneys) and sometimes you can find attorneys who will do probono work. Legal Aid at least in the state I live in, can help so check out what legal programs are available in your state and then sock it to him. By law he is required to support you and provide medical insurance for you, so do your homework, and if all fails, try Montel Williams or Maury Povich, or even Oprah and see what they can do for you.
2006-07-07 17:31:26 · answer #1 · answered by skye 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think I'd try two paths. Go to court and get a judge to issue an order requiring him to take a DNA test to prove or disprove paternity (this might lead to filing a paternity suit).
The other way is call the Navy and inquire what they can do (since they are his employer (I assume, since you didn't mention if they are, but the most common employer of seamen (and I just assumed) is the Navy). Maybe you can find someone there who will be helpful (if nothing else, maybe the local recruiter would have some idea of who to talk to in the Navy beaurocracy).
2006-07-08 00:26:51 · answer #2 · answered by Wayne A 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What kind of support do you want? Emotional or financial? Emotional does not sound like the support you are after because you mention "legal" documents.
If it were me, I'd write him off as dead. But if the money is important to you, request that your mother and supposed father get DNA tests. This will then provide legal grounds to go further. But considering your mother never went this route, are you SURE that you want to fight the battle?
2006-07-08 00:29:58 · answer #3 · answered by hack_ace 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are not 18 years old, and because of that, you cannot file for support - your mother must do that. If your mother needs help, she can get help through our Departments of Human Resources, contact the "deadbeat dad" groups, and organizations such as that that devote their time to correct this problem. It does not matter whether they were married or not.
There are many people to help, just find them in your area.
2006-07-08 00:38:28 · answer #4 · answered by D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whose name is on the birth certificate? You may be able to get a court ordered paternity test done.
Do you sea-man as in military? The military doesnt' take kindly to abandoning kids.
2006-07-08 00:26:25 · answer #5 · answered by Wisdomwoman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you know where he is stationed at, I would contact the base commander and have him check into it. That should get you a response. Or you might contact a lawyer. If he is under a court order to pay he must pay. Have his wages attached, and get your support.
2006-07-08 00:27:57 · answer #6 · answered by dribcam 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe your Mom should go to the local child support office.
2006-07-09 09:36:43 · answer #7 · answered by Molly 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if he is not on the birthcertificate or any legal document, then there is nothing you can do
2006-07-08 12:31:07 · answer #8 · answered by mike g 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋