Legal Question in Family Law in California

Re: Abandonment of a child

There are laws regarding the duty to support your children. Contact the local family support department. They will assist you in getting a paternity judgment and child support. Once paternity has been established, he can request custody, and visitation.

Re: Abandonment of a child

Hi,

Sorry you�re having a hard time. Parenting is difficult enough without having to deal with a �father� who refuses to do his part. I hope I can help.

I will need more information to properly evaluate the child abandonment and custody issues because those determinations are dependent on the specific facts of your case. Regarding your other question, rest assured that a man cannot �just up and leave you pregnant after planning the pregnancy and planning to get married.� He is financially responsible for his child and you should seek child support immediately. Usually the court will also order the father to contribute support for �add-ons� like the child�s health benefits, daycare expenses, etc.

You should not try to do this alone. It is very important to have professional assistance with a family law case. If you do not yet have an attorney, please contact me for a free consultation (work: 415/364-1604 or e-mail: [email protected]). It is also possible that you can recover your attorney�s fees from the �father� if his income is greater.

I wish you the best of luck with your case!

Very truly yours,

Russ Martin

(415) 364-1604

[email protected]