both parents work and contribute nothing to kids support, i am on a fixed income and am finding it incresinly hard to get the kids what they need. Have had one child for 4 years and the other for 3 years, they are 14 and 16 years old. They have 4 other kids that the state removed from their home in Oct. 05 and still have not gotten back. I need finacial help with these two growing boys. Sending these boys back to their parents is not an option! Can someone out there help with any information??
2006-09-02 11:14:49 · 19 answers · asked by inmate3685 4 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
You most definately can my dear. And you can do it for free too. Go to your state's website, click on the down loadable forms page and find a document that says placement/guardianship. Download it, fill it out, then go to your clerk of courts office and file it. Ask the receptionist to speak to the court commissioner to wave the fees. (you'll have to explain your circumstances, but they will do it). Then have the parents served through the sherriff's department...this will cost you but only about $25. Then show up at court, explain the situation regarding who's been taking care of the children, and you would like to continue caring for them, but need some financial assistance from the parents. They will be ordered to pay. You have a very strong case here and may even get some back pay as well. The longer you wait, the less money you get (in regards to arrears), so do this first thing Tuesday morning.
I wish you well and bless your heart for taking in someone else's children.
2006-09-02 11:32:28 · answer #1 · answered by Hollynfaith 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In our current courts, you are able to sue for anything you feel, but there is no guarantee that the courts will even hear the case. In your matter, I personally feel that you do have a legitamate case with justifiable reasons for it. The judge should agree with you and award you support, but theres always the one chance due to some unforeseen reason the judge could also pull them out from under you and place them in a foster home too. Most will award custody to a relative and I dont see why not here. So sue for support and hope for the best. Good luck
2006-09-02 11:29:27 · answer #2 · answered by Arthur W 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You must be the child's legal guardian in order to get support on the childrne's behalf. Another option is to become the children's official foster parent and then you can receive a stipend for them (and the State will pursue child support from the parents but you won't have to wait until that is decided). Contact the social services agency in your county and/or legal aid. Good luck to you.
2006-09-02 11:23:37 · answer #3 · answered by randa777 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do not believe so. However, you may be able to file for assistance in this regard. Child support is to give a child a financial level as if living with both parents. Look into state assistance, reduced lunches, and such to try and relieve the financial strain this has put on you. It is very admirable that you have taken these boys in. Keep your head up.
2006-09-02 11:21:53 · answer #4 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I sure wish i knew an answer for you but I'm sorry to say i don't, but i know how you feel i have 2 of my nephews living with me ages 13 & 14 it is hard because like you their parents do not help with support they r too busy buying drugs with their money while i support the 2 boys plus my own 2 kids!.....they have 3 girls at home with them that the state should take away but havent & i cant afford to take them all in...they r even on food stamps & claim to have the 2 boys living with them!.....i just try to not think about what they dont do to help me instead i just try to he happy knowing the boys r taken care of properly!...good luck to you!!
2006-09-02 11:17:50 · answer #5 · answered by CRYSTAL S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can if the children were awarded to you by the court or if they live in your home 24/7 you can take the parents to court for child support.But be careful becuase if they are living with you without any court orders all the parents have to say is tha they can take them back and they might. You should consult with an attorney about this but i believe you can sue and you should.
2006-09-02 11:26:24 · answer #6 · answered by mysteriouskisses12 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you have not adopted the children you are eligible to receive Welfare for the children. Your income will not be counted towards the welfare case. The children will receive medical, food stamps, and you will receive cash assistance.
The Welfare office will automatically open a chilld support case against both parents.
2006-09-02 11:25:38 · answer #7 · answered by Laughing Libra 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you have official custody as far as the state is conserned?? If so then yes you shloud get child support I would contact the children and families and child support areas of your state and get it started.
2006-09-02 11:18:16 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can sue them for support. You can also go to the state for assistance AND THEY will go after them. You will be eligiable for benefits.
And don't forget to claim them on the tax return.
2006-09-02 11:29:19 · answer #9 · answered by Nana 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
contact social services. if anyone can get you child support, they can. they are probably already garnishing wages for the other 4 children. good luck
2006-09-02 11:19:57 · answer #10 · answered by Ms Berry Picker 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋