Fathers And Families

Non-custodial and divorced fathers often have trouble navigating the legal and child support system. The following tips may help:

• Establish paternity.
• Attend every child support hearing regarding your case.
• Pay something even when you can not pay the full amount.
• Document payments and keep receipts of purchases requested by the mother and paid on your child's behalf.
• Keep a record of dates and times when you did and did not work and the reasons why.
• Keep copies of all documents from DSS, Family Court, a Clerk of Court, Attorney or the mother regarding child support and visitation.
• Do not ignore official correspondence.
• Contact DSS if you believe you are being harassed by a private child support collection agency.

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