2007-06-03 12:10:33 · 13 answers · asked by jess 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
While there are states that allow a petition for support in your situation, the ONLY way to give you the valid information is to know in what state you live.
2007-06-03 12:32:15 · answer #1 · answered by hexeliebe 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. He still has a responsibility to the children. Whether you are divorced or seperated or have never married...the parent that does not live with the child/children has a financial responsibility to help support the children
Speak to a lawyer. You'll want your own anyway if this is leading to a divorce. Even if you are just temorarily seperated, speak to a laywer or your county's Family/Child Court Division (Friend of the Court).
2007-06-03 19:16:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your in the uk you can file for child support as he is classed as an absent parent and he has a right to support you & your children . It makes no difference if you are still married or divorced whatsoever . but you must wait a period of 28 day`s after he has left to make sure he has no intention`s of paying you any money ( this is a compulsory measure in the uk ) if after 28 day`s he hasn`t contacted you or made an effort to pay your and your child an agreed amount then contact the csa. if in the meantime you have to claim benefit then the dhss will automatically contact the csa themselves anyway .
But this is UK law only .
2007-06-03 19:20:07 · answer #3 · answered by charlotterobo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Child support is each spouse's share of expenses needed to raise the biological child or children. If each person has separate finance, then there is a need for child support. The child has to live. It should be split 50/50 and the custodian manages the money. YOu can go to court to force him to pay, even tag his paycheck.
2007-06-03 19:23:53 · answer #4 · answered by Sir Richard 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to a lawyer.
If you are still married and he is withholding the means by which you support your children then I believe family court can do something about that.
2007-06-03 19:13:31 · answer #5 · answered by Karla 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it depends on your state, but there is a motion for temporary custody and support you can file, and I believe you can do it without filing divorce yet.
2007-06-03 19:22:56 · answer #6 · answered by Luvitall 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was told no by a lawyer some years ago. It has to go through the court system--during the divorce.
2007-06-03 20:12:44 · answer #7 · answered by old_woman_84 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course, you need to get an attorney immediately. He/she will set up an interim payment schedule until everything is finalized. That also includes alimony. Been there, done that.
2007-06-03 19:15:49 · answer #8 · answered by dawnb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
File for divorce and that will be part of it.
2007-06-03 19:14:22 · answer #9 · answered by Nort 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, definately if you go to the courthouse and file for a legal separation.
2007-06-03 19:14:37 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋