Legal Question in Family Law in California

Child Support

My girlfriend is on welfare, and we just had a 3 month old child together. She told the welfare office that she didn't want any financial support or aid for our kid. But the child support office of Los Angeles county wants to collect child support from me. But the welfare office stated that I didn't have to pay child support if our kid. Now I have a court order to pay up. What our my options, and why did the welfare office lie to me?


Asked on 2/25/04, 4:21 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Damian Nolan Law Offices of Damian M. Nolan

Re: Child Support

All parents have an obligation to support their children. The county will always seek reimbursement from the non-custodial parent for welfare paid to the custodial parent. You need to address the issue immediately before you end up with literally thousands of dollars in arrearages.

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Answered on 2/26/04, 11:19 am
Michael Stone Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE

Re: Child Support

Hey, real smart move, having a baby on welfare. What did you think, you wouldn't have to pay child support? You wanted other people (taxpayers) to pay instead? Maybe you should get off the couch and get a job.

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Answered on 2/25/04, 8:09 am


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