Hi I am a single mother of a 4 month old and need to file for child support but dont have a clue on what to do! What steps do i need to take and/or forms do i need to fill out to get this done asap!
Hi B.,
Recently Ive been told about this place in Phx that helps woman leagally for free and than they will help you get a lawyer that charges minimal money.
The name of the place is Fresh Start on Mcdowell Rd. in PHX.
Good Luck,
Michelle
Hi B.,
Check with the Superior Court in Mesa. I believe this is closer than the one in Phoenix to you. They have a self-help section that will explain the steps and provide the forms to you. You may want to find out when they have free legal counsel to take in the paper work for review.
Go to the self-service center at the Superior Court, either in Phoenix or Mesa. They have all the forms you need and people who will help you get the correct ones. Those folks aren't lawyers, though, and will not/can not give you legal advice. They will tell you how and where to file. You can fill the forms out yourself (I did my whole divorce with a ball point pen). Good luck.
Go to the dept of child support enforcement on Dobson and Guadalupe. You'll need the babys birth cert, soc sec card, the dads contact info. It does take about 2 months for them to activate the case. They'll sit down with you and make sure you fill out all the proper forms. Once the case is rolling they'll send you updates and theres a number to call. You can also file with Family Court.
Good Luck!
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Here is the website to assist you in filing out the forms that need to be completed. http://ecourt.maricopa.gov/ It has been quite a few years since I filed my paperwork but it is very easy to do on your own so don't pay a lawyer to help. I think it took about 4-5 months before the whole process was complete and I finally got money. Good luck!
Contact local DES (Department of Economic Security)and they will set an appt. for you to come in and fill out application for help. I don't know if you need this info too, but if you qualify (depending on income), you may be eligible for medical benefits/health insurance, food stamps (coupons that spend as cash when grocery shopping), childcare assistance, extra cash assistance each month...
The idea is to provide help/resources, until you are able to support your family.
They will also set up child support through bio father as this is his duty to help as well.
HTH!
God bless you and baby!
B. Morris
B.: I am sorry for what you are going through.
Here is the number for Family Assistance/Food Stamps 1-800-352-8401. They will be able to direct you also, or ###-###-#### (Food stamps only). I am sure they may be able to
give you additional information, help.
You are in my prayers. Take care of yourself and the baby.
Take care,
K.
B. if you need assistance immediately, have you contated DES for assistance....they also will go after the father for reimbursement of what is paid to you.You will need the birth certificate for the child as well.
