My ex partner left shortly after our son was born and no longer sees him. He hasn't paid a penny torwards his upbringing in nearly two years. His name isn't on the birth certificate and so i can't prove he's the father. I know how useless the c.s.a are but surely there must be some way to get the financial support my son deserves? Also is he legally obliged to pay anything?
2006-10-07 08:40:10 · 19 answers · asked by natashia 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
You can prove it... do a DNA test! If he is the father he needs to support his son not only monitarily, but emotionally too. You must decide what's important and best for you and your son. If he's a deadbeat you and your son are probably better off without him. Good luck!
2006-10-07 08:47:59 · answer #1 · answered by SoCcEr AnGeL 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He sure is responsible to pay for the child that he made with you! It doesn't matter if he is on the birth certificate or not. If he agrees that he is the father then the court will order him to pay, if he disagrees that he is the father he and your child will need to take a paternity test. If you can afford to hire one your best bet is to hire an attorney and let him/her take it from there. If you can't afford one go to your local Legal Aid office and apply for assistance. Be prepared for this process to take a long time however. I have a friend that has been going thru this for like 4+ years and gets sporadic payments at best. One of her children doesn't have the father's name on the birth certificate and he tried to say she wasn't his and the judge said he would have to take a paternity test and if it came up that he was the father he would have to pay for the test, he quickly changed his tune. Not only can you be awarded cash support for your child the judge may also order for you ex to provide health insurance, life insurance with your child named as the beneficiary, pay co-pays for doctor's visits, and he may have to pay for a portion of the child care costs. It's a difficult process but it's totally worth it not only for you but your child! Good Luck.
2006-10-07 09:58:28 · answer #2 · answered by Princess Veronica's Mom 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you ex is legally and morally responsible to financial support your child, if he is the biological father. Get a DNA test. I have heard you can get one for as little as $300. That expense now will be worth it in the long run. Next you will have to go to family court to get a child support order. This will be a pain but you must make the sacrifice of time and effort for your child. Family court will set up visitation for your ex. It will be up to him to decide if he will be a part of your child's life. However, in terms of child support his wages will be garnished if he doesn't pay. It's better for everyone if he take care of his responsibilities willingly or otherwise. Best of luck. I am praying for your situation. Don't allow yourself to get stressed out. Trust God and He will see you through this!
2006-10-07 11:14:26 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
i can comprehend that anybody on your difficulty may be pissed off, yet only using fact your ex is ignorant and lacks compassion, does not recommend you ought to make a fool of your self and bow all the way down to his point. i don't comprehend why a father might ought to pay newborn help for somebody who's 24 years previous - your son is an person. nevertheless he ought to help his son in regardless of way a threat... i believe you on that. As i study your question, i puzzled in the experience that your son may be eligible for social secure practices incapacity or perhaps state counsel? i might think of he may be, on account that he's unable to artwork using his difficulty. i'm particular it expenditures somewhat some money to safeguard your son. the government has set up classes for the disabled, and people who're unable to artwork for valid motives. Your son can not help it that he has Cerebral palsy. i'm hopeful he's eligible for SSI, or some state help -- i'm particular scientific advantages might are available in attainable. perhaps touch social secure practices to ascertain in the experience that your son can get counsel? If he's eligible for Social secure practices Supplemental income (SSI) he will immediately acquire state scientific advantages, and in all possibility nutrition stamp counsel. i'm sending all superb needs, and hopeful your son gets the help he merits.
2016-10-18 23:51:33 · answer #4 · answered by delcampo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since his name isn't on the birth certificate you will need a DNA test. After it is established that he is the father, then he is legally responsible for him.
2006-10-07 08:49:17 · answer #5 · answered by Happy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hell yes, and as long as you know he is the daddy and you bring his butt to court the court will say he has to have a mandatory parternity test, and HE HAS TO PAY FOR IT, and believe me they are expensive so if he doesnt want to shell out the money for it he will admit that he is your sons dad!!! he has to pay child support there is no way out of it, if he refuses they will take it out of his check... if you go to court you will win no doubt.. child suppot is so joke now a days!!! the longer he waits to pay the worse it is for him.. because then you get into BACK child support..
2006-10-07 08:48:06 · answer #6 · answered by Fashion Diva 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes he is and should!! The local Child Support agency can help, if you collect any government assistance the gov. will exucute a paternity and file for child support for you. If your not on any assistance pay for a paternity yourself and ask that he pay for it if proven he's the father, then you can go after child support.
2006-10-07 08:44:02 · answer #7 · answered by tamara.knsley@sbcglobal.net 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you just need to talk to a lawyer and ask what can be done..you can get him ordered to take a DNA test and if it proves that he is the father then that state will order him to pay child support and to also pay back child support!!!but like i said it would be a smart thing to talk to a lawyer about what is going on!!good luck!
2006-10-07 08:44:06 · answer #8 · answered by noseyroseysillywillie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
how can anyone ignore their child? of course he owes
the child support at the very least. if you are collecting
any sort of public assistance, they will help you. otherwise
you need an attorney. if he was there at the child's'
conception he should step up to the plate for the rest
of the package. it is called being responsible for your
actions.
2006-10-07 08:51:31 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can prove he's the father with a paternity test and he will have to support your son.
2006-10-07 09:24:32 · answer #10 · answered by Michelle *The Truth Hurts 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋