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Single Mom/Child Support

Hi all! Does anyone know if there is any "default" child support that you get when you are a single mom. The BD is in the picture, so I fully intend on putting his name on the birth certificate, but I want to try to get full/sole custody. What on EARTH should I do? Should he and I go talk to an attorney, or try to get some type of mediation before the baby comes? 

I have no idea how all this child support stuff works.

 

 

Re: Single Mom/Child Support

  • Wow, I have no clue.  I would probably talk to the womens shelter.  I know my friend is goinf through a divorce (different situation than yours) but they were able to  give her some direction, and it was free!
  • Most of it can be done through the Clerk of the Court website.  You can print out the forms and fill them out at home.  When you go to court to file the paper work they will set a court date for you both.  You don't need an attorney, but they do help navigate all the red tape.

    Good luck.  

     

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