not married to the baby's child. We are not together either. When should I start getting child support? Once the baby is born or right now? Iam 1 month pregnant.
2007-10-05 06:29:17 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Sorry I mean baby's father.
2007-10-05 06:37:01 · update #1
After the child is born, you can request money for support as well as your expenses for labor and delivery while in the hospital.
The dad doesn't have to support the fetus, his obligation actually begins at the birth of the child. He also may want to establish paternity so you should be prepared for that as well.
2007-10-05 07:14:25 · answer #1 · answered by CGordo 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Obviously you mean that you are not married to the baby's FATHER. You say that you are one month pregnant. One month is calling it pretty close, you may not be pregnant. I would wait another month or so before making that assumption.
Even so, you are not going to get child support at this stage since child support is awarded by a court of law AFTER the baby is born and paternity is proven. Paternity is usually determined by doing DNA tests on both parents and the baby.
What you need to do now is get a good job, see a doctor, discuss it with the guy whom you think is the father and explaining everything to your parents.
2007-10-05 13:40:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
The baby's rights to be supported by its parents start at birth.
If you cannot provide a loving home with two parents for this child, I hope you will consider giving the baby up for adoption. There are so many people waiting to love and support this baby.
2007-10-05 13:43:33 · answer #3 · answered by raichasays 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get married or give the baby up for adoption. Don't raise a child without a male role model. It is one of the biggest problems in america today. Good luck getting money out of some dude who only gets you pregnant then leaves. Single motherhood is the number one indicator of living your life in poverty. Get your life straight and then keep the next baby with your husband in a stable home.
2007-10-05 13:41:30 · answer #4 · answered by Dan O 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Tsk, tsk, tsk....how sad for this child. The child isn't even born yet and you are already thinking about getting money because you didn't have the sense to use any type of protection. You won't be able to get ANY money from the sperm donor until paternity is established. Sounds like another episode of Maury in the works..."I need a DNA test to make my baby's daddy pay".
2007-10-05 13:39:29 · answer #5 · answered by im here 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
In the US you are legally entitled to child support fromthe daythe baby is born and paternity is legally established. Once all that is done, then he is obligated until the child is 18. I am sure the good folks at Social Services will be able to tell you all the details. Why not give them a visit?
2007-10-05 13:38:38 · answer #6 · answered by Barry C 7 · 3⤊ 2⤋
You ought to put the baby up for adoption if all you are thinking about is the gravy train...and I hope the baby doesn't have a child...I think you mean father.
2007-10-05 13:32:24 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
Seeing what is important to you (the money) I would seriously consider putting the baby up for adoption or terminating the pregnancy. Next, you will probably be filing for Welfare. Be aware that the Father will have rights also.
2007-10-05 13:39:11 · answer #8 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 2⤊ 3⤋
If your are not married to the BABY'S CHILD, you can't get any, the CHILD probably doesn't have a job, besides what were you thinking having sex with a child?
2007-10-05 13:34:46 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋
No one seems to be answering your question :)
This might help: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/cse/extinf.html
It varies by state, I'd provide more detail but you didn't say what state you're from.
2007-10-05 13:41:38 · answer #10 · answered by Pfo 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋