filing for child support
By surpluscars
@surpluscars (315)
Philippines
December 12, 2006 9:23pm CST
How do you file for child support? How much does lawyers costs these days? Are still free lawyers around and still willing to help you?
6 responses
@surpluscars (315)
• Philippines
16 Dec 06
i know someone from australia and she told me its really easy there...i wish my country here is like that too
@precy828 (1294)
• Philippines
16 Dec 06
yes.there are free lawyers in the philippines.try public attorneys office (pao). its a free lawyer for destitutes here in the philippines.if you know "nicole" subic rape case.pao ang lawyer niya.punta ka rin sa local city hall.meron dun legal office,minimal lang ang singil.sa pinas naman kapag me problema ka,dami naman tutulong sa yo...mas accomodating ang pinoy...i've tried it once and it really works.
@surpluscars (315)
• Philippines
16 Dec 06
thank you...i'd really appreciate that..i will try that one of these days
@aimee750 (1116)
• United States
14 Dec 06
Where I live you can file for child support through Child Support Recovery. It takes them about 6 months to set up but it is so much cheaper than going through a lawyer. I paid $60 when I submitted the application. Then I paid for serving fees and court fees which was another $60. So I paid $120 total. Not bad if you can wait for them to get it done.
@foxxeechocolate (525)
• United States
16 Dec 06
you dont necessarily need a lawyer. go to the department of social services they will help you. good luck.
@beautyoperater (1890)
• United States
13 Dec 06
Yes you will need a lawyer. Yes they are expensive. Depending on where you live you could check with your state or county to see if they have a legal aid office. They are usually free or go by what you make
@surpluscars (315)
• Philippines
13 Dec 06
i live in the phils and i think it works differently here
@ru88en (2997)
• Philippines
13 Dec 06
This is a serious matter. You have to think about it. It's the future of your son at stake here. Good luck.
@surpluscars (315)
• Philippines
13 Dec 06
yes it is..that's why i have decided to file for child support. both me and my x-boyfriend had decided that we'd get married but in the end he left me for another. its his responsibility too..not just mine alone. and my kid's 3 yrs old now and i guess i have put this off long enough already..
