My son's father and I had verbally decided on child support. He has maybe paid me like $40 dollars since May. I wanted to get this enforced and have it on paper through the courts. I don't have money for a lawyer and I was wondering how I petition the courts for it. I live in Virginia. I am desperate.
2007-12-20 06:50:15 · 7 answers · asked by ☆Erin☆ 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Take a look at the following links.
Hope this helps.
2007-12-20 06:55:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
You don't have to have an attorney to file for child support.. You can do all this without one. The attorneys only come in handy if you want to increase or decrease the findings of the courts but the courts will enforce payment of their findings. Just set up a Support hearing.
FYI.. they will also help you in collecting your past verbal agreement of the back support.. You just need to get this in front of the judge.
2007-12-20 14:55:56 · answer #2 · answered by Ditka 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Regardless of how you file for support be it through the courts or through your local child support enforcement office you will have to pay a fee. The application fee for the child support office is usually cheap, and in some instances can be waived. Gather up all of child's fathers information that you have such as his resident address, job address, phone number, birth date, and if you have it his social. Also gather your child's information such as your son's social security card, birth certificate, etc. Go to your local child support office and fill out an application. Be sure to have your pay stubs handy as well as other relevant information such as childcare expenses, medical expenses, etc. as you will need all of that information once the office sets up a court date. I am not sure how much space I have to respond here so feel free to email me with any questions and I will help you as much as I can.
2007-12-20 16:00:04 · answer #3 · answered by Applered24 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You really have two options:
1. Read the Virgina code until you feel you fully understand it and then do it yourself
2. Find a lawyer. Start with the local bar association in your area. They should refer you to groups that provide free or low cost legal advice.
If you are on any type of public assistance, the state will get the money from him.
2007-12-20 14:57:54 · answer #4 · answered by davidmi711 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Legal Aid will have a chapter somewhere close to you. You can get legal advice there (maybe even a lawyer) for free or on a sliding scale.
2007-12-20 14:56:39 · answer #5 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Looks like country gal has got that one covered for you Erin.Hang in there, it will get better.
Wishing you all the best,Bubba.
2007-12-20 15:27:34 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Good luck!
http://www.supportguidelines.com/links.html
http://www.denbighlaw.com/childsupport_statute.html
https://newhirereporting.com/va-newhire/eftedi.asp?State=VA&SessionID=
2007-12-20 15:00:03 · answer #7 · answered by John 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋