Shared Custody Child Support

[gratitude]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? CA
Hello, I am a single mother with a 5 yr old daughter. My ex and I have shared custody and spend equal amounts of time with her, split custodial and physical. For the last year I have been struggling financially due to the decline in construction (I worked in lighting) and now I am receiving little to no income. In September I started receiving public assistance and now we may have to move in with my mother.

Recently I found out that even though we have shared custody, I am still entitled to child support. How does this work? I only want what's right and fair for my daughter; nothing more, nothing less. Where do I start? I have no money for an attorney.

 

[DAD10]

File for CS, or if you and your EX are on good speaking terms-he may be able to assist you.

 

[Proserpina]

File for CS, or if you and your EX are on good speaking terms-he may be able to assist you.

A court order actually protects all parties - Mom, Dad AND kiddo.

OP, it's very simple to file for child support without an attorney. Go here: California Courts: Self-Help Center: Families & Children

Start reading, and then start using the forms!

 

[Isis1]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? CA
Hello, I am a single mother with a 5 yr old daughter. My ex and I have shared custody and spend equal amounts of time with her, split custodial and physical. For the last year I have been struggling financially due to the decline in construction (I worked in lighting) and now I am receiving little to no income. In September I started receiving public assistance and now we may have to move in with my mother.

Recently I found out that even though we have shared custody, I am still entitled to child support. How does this work? I only want what's right and fair for my daughter; nothing more, nothing less. Where do I start? I have no money for an attorney.

where did you hear this from? do you know how much dad makes? compared to how much you make?

if you have been receiving public assistance, then most likely, the state is already moving to collect child support from dad. is your daughter listed as part of your household?

 

[DAD10]

Yes court orders protect both parties-however if parties are on good terms then one could gift additional funds-it is not unheard of.

 

[Proserpina]

where did you hear this from? do you know how much dad makes? compared to how much you make?

if you have been receiving public assistance, then most likely, the state is already moving to collect child support from dad. is your daughter listed as part of your household?

Oh snap, I missed the "public assistance" part.

OP, the state will want to be repaid before you actually receive any monies. That's if you do get awarded support.