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how to file for child support
Thanks in advance for any response.
I am a divorced father of two girls. I have been raising them on my own for 6.5 years. My daughters are 8 and 14 years old. They live with me full time, 365 and 24x7. They have only talked with the mother a few times a year on the phone, but have not seen her in 6 years. Anyway, I think it's time that I ask for child support. My question is....Where do I start, how do I accomplish this task. I live in Texas, at the divorce I declined any support. The judge told me that if I ever want it (child support and health insurance) to come back and ask for it. I am sure its not that simple. There must be some paper work or court papers that need filing. Any help appreciated. Thanks |
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"mosnar" wrote in message oups.com... Thanks in advance for any response. I am a divorced father of two girls. I have been raising them on my own for 6.5 years. My daughters are 8 and 14 years old. They live with me full time, 365 and 24x7. They have only talked with the mother a few times a year on the phone, but have not seen her in 6 years. Anyway, I think it's time that I ask for child support. Why? Be thankful you have your children. You are more fortunate than 95% of divorced fathers. Asking for CS will only create more issues. It is bad enough that one parent has more or less abandoned the kids as it is. My question is....Where do I start, how do I accomplish this task. I live in Texas, at the divorce I declined any support. Good for you.......why change a good thing now? The judge told me that if I ever want it (child support and health insurance) to come back and ask for it. I am sure its not that simple. There must be some paper work or court papers that need filing. Ask yourself.....is it REALLY worth it???? Any help appreciated. Thanks |
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"P. Fritz" wrote in message ... "mosnar" wrote in message oups.com... Thanks in advance for any response. I am a divorced father of two girls. I have been raising them on my own for 6.5 years. My daughters are 8 and 14 years old. They live with me full time, 365 and 24x7. They have only talked with the mother a few times a year on the phone, but have not seen her in 6 years. Anyway, I think it's time that I ask for child support. Why? Be thankful you have your children. You are more fortunate than 95% of divorced fathers. Asking for CS will only create more issues. It is bad enough that one parent has more or less abandoned the kids as it is. Unless, of course, he's interfered with the relationship - you know, the way the mothers are accused of keeping the father out of the children's lives? My question is....Where do I start, how do I accomplish this task. I live in Texas, at the divorce I declined any support. Good for you.......why change a good thing now? The judge told me that if I ever want it (child support and health insurance) to come back and ask for it. I am sure its not that simple. There must be some paper work or court papers that need filing. Ask yourself.....is it REALLY worth it???? Any help appreciated. Thanks |
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how to file for child support
Nah,
that personality type already knows how to file for child support, has been collecting child and spousal support , has already has had a half dozen hearings to try to increase the support, has assessed football pool winnings, spent $250/hr on her attorneys to fight over a penny the man found on the street!! That would be the mother who uses her children and child support as emotional and financial swords. There are millions of them. A new one was born January 2, 2005 in Beaver, Pa. It should be real easy to file for child support. In Pa. you contact the domestic relations office at the county courthouse. "Moon Shyne" wrote in message ... "P. Fritz" wrote in message ... "mosnar" wrote in message oups.com... Thanks in advance for any response. I am a divorced father of two girls. I have been raising them on my own for 6.5 years. My daughters are 8 and 14 years old. They live with me full time, 365 and 24x7. They have only talked with the mother a few times a year on the phone, but have not seen her in 6 years. Anyway, I think it's time that I ask for child support. Why? Be thankful you have your children. You are more fortunate than 95% of divorced fathers. Asking for CS will only create more issues. It is bad enough that one parent has more or less abandoned the kids as it is. Unless, of course, he's interfered with the relationship - you know, the way the mothers are accused of keeping the father out of the children's lives? My question is....Where do I start, how do I accomplish this task. I live in Texas, at the divorce I declined any support. Good for you.......why change a good thing now? The judge told me that if I ever want it (child support and health insurance) to come back and ask for it. I am sure its not that simple. There must be some paper work or court papers that need filing. Ask yourself.....is it REALLY worth it???? Any help appreciated. Thanks |
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Moon Shyne wrote: "P. Fritz" wrote in message ... "mosnar" wrote in message oups.com... Thanks in advance for any response. I am a divorced father of two girls. I have been raising them on my own for 6.5 years. My daughters are 8 and 14 years old. They live with me full time, 365 and 24x7. They have only talked with the mother a few times a year on the phone, but have not seen her in 6 years. Anyway, I think it's time that I ask for child support. Why? Be thankful you have your children. You are more fortunate than 95% of divorced fathers. Asking for CS will only create more issues. It is bad enough that one parent has more or less abandoned the kids as it is. Unless, of course, he's interfered with the relationship - you know, the way the mothers are accused of keeping the father out of the children's lives? You're projecting, Moon. - Ron ^*^ |
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"Werebat" wrote in message news:5iGGf.79260$QW2.78341@dukeread08... Moon Shyne wrote: "P. Fritz" wrote in message ... "mosnar" wrote in message oups.com... Thanks in advance for any response. I am a divorced father of two girls. I have been raising them on my own for 6.5 years. My daughters are 8 and 14 years old. They live with me full time, 365 and 24x7. They have only talked with the mother a few times a year on the phone, but have not seen her in 6 years. Anyway, I think it's time that I ask for child support. Why? Be thankful you have your children. You are more fortunate than 95% of divorced fathers. Asking for CS will only create more issues. It is bad enough that one parent has more or less abandoned the kids as it is. Unless, of course, he's interfered with the relationship - you know, the way the mothers are accused of keeping the father out of the children's lives? You're projecting, Moon. More of your bull**** accusations? How........... tedious. - Ron ^*^ |
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how to file for child support
I would suggest that you consider carefully the wider implications of
seeking child support from the mother. It's extremely unusual for custodial fathers to be getting child support from the mother. Of course, one reason for this is that it is extremely unusual for fathers to have custody. Another reason is that, as in your case, if a father can by some means or other get custody, often he contents himself with that, and does not also seek child support. You have two girls, both still relatively young. I would think there is a definite possibility that, if you go after the mother for child support, she will retaliate by seeking a change of custody. It is by no means difficult to see how she would get it. "Yes, I was a bad mother in the past, but I'm a reformed character now. My daughters need their mother. He's had them for over six years, and now he's trying to make money out of them. Before they're grown, they should have a chance to get to know me as their mother." That's the sort of thing she'll tell the judge. She may have some feminist groups supporting her in court. And the prejudice against fathers in domestic relations courts in the U.S. is so strong that she may very well succeed. Others will tell you differently. However, in your shoes, I would try to be realistic about the situation. If you can manage without the mother's support, I would let sleeping dogs lie. "mosnar" wrote in message oups.com... Thanks in advance for any response. I am a divorced father of two girls. I have been raising them on my own for 6.5 years. My daughters are 8 and 14 years old. They live with me full time, 365 and 24x7. They have only talked with the mother a few times a year on the phone, but have not seen her in 6 years. Anyway, I think it's time that I ask for child support. My question is....Where do I start, how do I accomplish this task. I live in Texas, at the divorce I declined any support. The judge told me that if I ever want it (child support and health insurance) to come back and ask for it. I am sure its not that simple. There must be some paper work or court papers that need filing. Any help appreciated. Thanks |
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"Kenneth S." wrote in It's extremely unusual for custodial fathers to be getting child support from the mother. Excuse me, isn't it the law that all people classed as a NCP shall pay extortionate child support regardless of their gender or station in life? Bet the Fembots didn't count on this when they were lobbying so hard for such draconian measures? LOLOLOL |
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how to file for child support
Go to your Social services department for your count and they will
direct you in the right direction.. However be careful. I have read some of these posting and these people are right. I would not be suprised in the least if she tries to turn the custody on you. You are better off waiting until they are 17 and 11 (that way they can make their owm minds up). Then nail the B____ for child support. if everything goes your way she will have to pay for all arrears since the divorce (that's what happened to me to an extent). The mother of my daughter filed 10 months after and I had to pay all the way back to her birth. I didn't mind since she was my daughter. But I have heard other cases where this had happened (only to guys though of course) |
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Okay I was reading the replies to this guys questions.. And well P.
Fritz you seem to be the most negative on the issue. I to am a Single father of a Son. Who does not recived Child support... However that said I have requested and applied for it. Main reason for such an endavor.. it's not because I'm looking to get rich. I am quite confortable on my own. And we live a confortable life. My reasons behind are much more evil then that... She is also the parent of my child. Just because she decided she wanted to be single, and not have to worry about her children, doesn't mean she is not responsible for them. If this were a woman asking the same quesiton would the answers you all seem to be giving be the same.. No.. you would first be condemming her for even thinking she has a right to child support, and then after that you would start to spout off how dumb the system is. Myself.. I have set up an Education plan. I have made it clear to my ex, any monies she gives me for my our son. Thats where it's going. However I do feel she is obligated to hold up her end of th bargin... Especially considering she is the one who decided to bring the child to term, and have it. Apprently in other arguments men don't have the ability to have any control on this matter... So if she right to decide to do such an action, wouldn't logic dicate she also has a responsibility to care for her child? Now this whole notion of saying don't do it because we men should consider ourselves lucky to have such a order come out in our favour, is just plain dumb. How is something like this going to become the norm in society if we don't push it all the way through. Not just being content with the "Luck" (And I use that term Loosly). I can't honestly see her be responsible for arrears since you specifically opted out of such payments at the start.. That could of been for a variety of reason, they are not important. What is important is that if a Single Mothe is entitled to Child Support, then so is a Single Father. End of Story.. And this thing about her gaining custody.. I think is also hogwash... She has had no Physical contact with her children... Most is the odd phone call, maybe a card here and there... I can't imagine any Court, even if they are Pro Mommy, taking them away from Dad to go live with a mother that one of them hasn't known since the age of 2. Monsar I personally think you should go for support if for no other reason your trying to build a College Fun for your Daughters... According to the Law you are entitled to recived such support, therefore it should be paid. SpiderHam77 |
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