2006-09-08 06:21:29 · 20 answers · asked by california girl 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
As long as you know who the father of the child is and where he lives you should be able to file at the court house.
2006-09-08 06:26:41 · answer #1 · answered by rkrell 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am also a single mother so im very familiar with this topic. I initially tried to work things out with the father until he kept making false promises. I have never been one to beg or ask anyone for anything, but you did not bring a child into the world alone so he is just as much responsible as you are. I went to the District Attorneys office and filed through the state because i could not afford to get a lawyer. The process can be long but just know that you are doing this for your child. I went to court several times before an order was made. At first they couldnt find him to serve him and just a bunch of bull. The only thing i can say is that when you do go to court just be sure that you have all the documents they require (birth certificate/ proof of birth, child care expenses, light bills, check stubs etc) You should be ok if you do your part.
2006-09-08 06:30:27 · answer #2 · answered by Sasha 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call the court house and ask them how to get a child support case started.
If you have a child support case already established and the father is not paying - you can still call the court house and they can help you with your questions.
2006-09-08 06:26:34 · answer #3 · answered by WhatNext 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might not be married but you didn't have that child by yourself! I would suggest finding a lawyer and have the lawyer bill the father's child to enter child support with the courts.
2006-09-08 06:24:08 · answer #4 · answered by hummingbird 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check with the local courthouse and seek legal services. You will probably need a paternity test for proof of the father to start.
How old is the child? Have you discussed child support with the alleged father and is he agreeable?
2006-09-08 06:24:53 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As in from the child's father? Go to your local District Attorney's office. Most (if not all) states have established special task forces to track down dead-beat dads.
You should also approach your local welfare office. There are programs out there specifically for helping to support children: AFDC (Aid for Dependent Children), WIC (Women, Infants, Children) Nutrition, Medicare, etc. If you don't ask, no one's going to volunteer to help.
2006-09-08 06:25:04 · answer #6 · answered by Brutally Honest 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get in contact with your local child support agency.
2006-09-08 06:23:49 · answer #7 · answered by Me 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You needs to find the baby daddy and then carry him to court to get child support.
2006-09-08 06:23:29 · answer #8 · answered by baby_luv 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
contact your local child support enforcement. They will make sure you get child support. You can find them online
2006-09-08 06:51:06 · answer #9 · answered by mommylee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to go to your local Child Support Inforcement agency. They can help direct you.
2006-09-08 06:23:12 · answer #10 · answered by limgrn_maria 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋