Legal Question in Family Law in California

Child Support Payments

How can I establish child support for 2 children? (7 and 3 years old) I do not have an order for child support, I am trying to establish one. What are my rights as the 'constodial parent', the Non-constodial parent doesnt want to pay for anything. He hasnt payed child support-ever. He wants visitation rights, but refuses to pay child support. Can he legally have rights to see them if he dosent pay child support?


Asked on 6/10/01, 2:16 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
OCEAN BEACH ASSOCIATES OCEAN BEACH ASSOCIATES

Re: Child Support Payments

You need to go to court and have a support order issued. Please call me directly at (619) 222-3504.

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Answered on 6/29/01, 12:43 pm
PATRICK MCCRARY PATRICK MCCRARY

Re: Child Support Payments

I assume that you were not married to the father. You need to file a paternity action to establish paternity, child support and child sharing. There is no legal connection between child support and child sharing and so even withholding the children from him because he will not pay support will be a negative in the eyes of the court. Start the action immediately. It is the in best interest of everyone, particularly the children. You will find that the procedures are much easier than you think and you will be glag that the matter is taken care of rather than hanging. I'm sure that your children are in need of financial support from him. Good Luck, Pat McCrary

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Answered on 6/28/01, 8:14 pm


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