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MandiNewMommyMandiNewMommy member
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Well here I am again...

Last time I posted I got jumped on by a few ladies here but I am back.  I hope to get support and help from this board. 

So here goes...

I got my paperwork from the courts and J is the father of LO (duh already knew this) and we have a court date on Jan 12 to over payment and all that stuff.  It says I can bring a lawyer if I want.  Do you have a lawyer?  I am not sure what the father is going to want or do...he has not seen LO or even talked to me sence he found out I was pregnant this time last year.  I am freaking out and just not sure what is going to happen at this hearing.  Any words of advice would be great...TIA

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  • ashleyvc2ashleyvc2
    Having a lawyer is always a wise decision.  For me it was mandatory since STBX is a divorce atty (NEVER marry a divorce atty, just sayin') but it is always a good idea so you have someone in your corner. 
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  • LoveyFNRLoveyFNR member

    I am going through a divorce so yes, I absolutely have a lawyer.

    In my eyes, if you are involved with custody battles in court over children. You should definitely have a lawyer.

    It doesn't help you too much to not know what your child's father will be asking for. Is there any way for you to find out? I'd contact an attorney for at least a free consultation and go from there. They are very helpful.

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  • MandiNewMommyMandiNewMommy member
    Ty ladies
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  • MandiNewMommyMandiNewMommy member
    I just called leg aid and was told that if this is just for support nothing else should be gone over and they do not help with this.  Once this step is done then he can file for rights if he would like at that point is when I would need to find someone.  Sound right?
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  • sweetie0228sweetie0228 member

    I've never used a lawyer for CS court.  You can have one but you really don't need one for this.  You make sure you bring ALL of your documentation.  6 months of pay stubs, last tax filing, receipt/invoices for daycare, child's medical bills, insurance payments.  The more information you have the better prepared you are.

    Also I keep everything in a file, and any correspondence I've had w/ CS enforcement, all judgements, all go in there.

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  • jtrayersjtrayers
    thats helpful to know...il need to start gathering that stuff for my court date.
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  • DarthNBJenniDarthNBJenni
    If it is just to go over child support, I wouldn't. If it was for a divorce or custody, then yes, obviously.

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