Legal Question in Family Law in California

Re: Child support without marriage

You will need to file in the county in California where the father resides. If he has income, you will receive child support. It will be by wage assignment if he is an employee and be mailed to you or your aunt, if you wish. We are in San Diego County.

Re: Child support without marriage

Yes you are entitled to support.

Re: Child support without marriage

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NOW, IN RESPONSE TO YOUR INQUIRY --

You can file to have him legally declared the father and thereby receive child support (based upon your income, his income, and how much time he spends with the child). While you probably have a choice of jurisdictions and/or venues, filing in the county where the father lives would probably be the least likely to be contested (and would put the most pressure on him if he IS married). I don't think AZ is an option unless you intend to reside there for a while. Contact an experienced Family Law attorney in the county where the father lives for specific advice and possible representation on your behalf.

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