Hello there. I have been separated (never married) for ten years now. Custody and time was shared and no child support or spousal support was paid. Children (Ages 12 to 17) are older, and two years ago they all moved in with me full time.
I recently asked their father to help with the finances, and he flat out refused, saying that I stole the kids from him. (Not that it matters, but I have been trying to restore the 50/50 schedule to no avail, the kids are not interested. It has been a difficult two years for me though).
I have decided to file for child support. I cannot afford a lawyer but this seems like something I can do myself. Some questions.
1> Our separation agreement was not filed. I can file it with a Form 26, but since it does not have any support provisions, does it matter?
2> If I am going to file our agreement, does it matter if I file with the OCJ or the superior court?
3> Do I proceed via a Form 15 (motion to change)? If so, it seems I just submit 15 and 15A. Is there any other form I would need?
4> My ex refuses to tell me his income and has not filed his taxes since we separated. On Form 15 it asks me to state ex's income, do I just make up a number?
5> Form 15 also asks for the court date, how do I get a court date before I submit the form?
6> I assume I have to serve my ex, is there a specific form for that?
Thank you all so much!
I recently asked their father to help with the finances, and he flat out refused, saying that I stole the kids from him. (Not that it matters, but I have been trying to restore the 50/50 schedule to no avail, the kids are not interested. It has been a difficult two years for me though).
I have decided to file for child support. I cannot afford a lawyer but this seems like something I can do myself. Some questions.
1> Our separation agreement was not filed. I can file it with a Form 26, but since it does not have any support provisions, does it matter?
2> If I am going to file our agreement, does it matter if I file with the OCJ or the superior court?
3> Do I proceed via a Form 15 (motion to change)? If so, it seems I just submit 15 and 15A. Is there any other form I would need?
4> My ex refuses to tell me his income and has not filed his taxes since we separated. On Form 15 it asks me to state ex's income, do I just make up a number?
5> Form 15 also asks for the court date, how do I get a court date before I submit the form?
6> I assume I have to serve my ex, is there a specific form for that?
Thank you all so much!
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