Legal Question in Family Law in Virginia
my new baby
do i have to file for custody of my 3 week old chid if i ask for child support His name is not on the birth cert. the child has my last name but i do want child support i live in virginis in we both are in the navy
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: my new baby
No, no need for you to file for formal custody as the law already recognizes you as the legal custodian of this newborn by virtue of your status as the child's natural mother
You can(and should) however, file actions with your local general district court to have the paternity of the father legally established and an order for child support entered against him
which comports with the requirements of the Virginia Child Support Guidelines found at Va. Code Sec. 20-108.2. The court should have the forms
for you to fill out and to file in order for you to get paternity and child support legally established which can be enforced if the father should later default on his support obligations.
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