Recently single mother I'm 21 I have a 9 month old. Need advice and direction on how to go about collecting child support and also filing. Dont have a clue on even how to start my search.
Do a google search to find the local child support enforcement agency in your city. When you contact them tell them you want to pursue child support from the non-custodial parent. You might get a application in the mail to fill out and return and/ or you will get a appointment. on the application or at the appointment they will want as much info about the father as possible (address, phone number, job, etc...).
After this they might try to locate him to serve him court papers to appear in court but idk it depends on your city and the process they take. From my experience in Chicago he was served papers to appear in court at his home, We then had to go to court 3-4 times. Since my childs fathers name wasnt on the birth certificate, we did paternity tests ( only because he denied our child). After the results came he was told how much he will have to pay, talk about visitaion rights, etc...
yes call tehc ourt first. It can all be done free without an atorney!
You can check the Attorney General's office, the courts, or you can call 211 and they can direct you to where you need to go.
Welcome to the group. You've already gotten some good advice so I won't repeat it.
Welcome to the group! Take the advice given here - these ladies are smart. Good luck!! :)
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- dng10716
on Jun. 16, 2012 at 8:31 PM