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jennieb1

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What is the name of your state (only U.S. law) FLORIDA

Hello:

question: the father of my son was served on December 20, 2011. How long do you think until child support is coming in?

Also, I have an attorney and he advised me to keep all receipts of what I spent during pregnancy and after birth....I spent approximately $13,000 all together on medical billls, items for baby, etc....do you think I have a shot of getting some $$$ from the father for this?

I have an attorney, but I'm just curious about other people's experiences and thoughts. Just an FYI paternity has been established, my son is 4 months old and the father does not want visitation so I am the custodial parent. I am also unemployed....I lost my job through no fault of my own when I was four months pregnant last March....

Thanks for any help with the questions above....
 


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Artemis_ofthe_Hunt

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jennieb1 said:
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law) FLORIDA

Hello:

question: the father of my son was served on December 20, 2011. How long do you think until child support is coming in?

Also, I have an attorney and he advised me to keep all receipts of what I spent during pregnancy and after birth....I spent approximately $13,000 all together on medical billls, items for baby, etc....do you think I have a shot of getting some $$$ from the father for this?

I have an attorney, but I'm just curious about other people's experiences and thoughts. Just an FYI paternity has been established, my son is 4 months old and the father does not want visitation so I am the custodial parent. I am also unemployed....I lost my job through no fault of my own when I was four months pregnant last March....

Thanks for any help with the questions above....
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Honestly, I don't know that you're going to get many answers trying to second guess your attorney.
 
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jennieb1

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Hi:

I am not trying to second guess my attorney. As stated above I'm just looking for some input from others, and experiences others may have gone through.

This is a forum to pose questions and thats exactly what I'm doing.

Thank you,

Jennifer
 
Zigner

Zigner

Senior Member, Non-Attorney
jennieb1 said:
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law) FLORIDA

Hello:

question: the father of my son was served on December 20, 2011. How long do you think until child support is coming in?

Also, I have an attorney and he advised me to keep all receipts of what I spent during pregnancy and after birth....I spent approximately $13,000 all together on medical billls, items for baby, etc....do you think I have a shot of getting some $$$ from the father for this?

I have an attorney, but I'm just curious about other people's experiences and thoughts. Just an FYI paternity has been established, my son is 4 months old and the father does not want visitation so I am the custodial parent. I am also unemployed....I lost my job through no fault of my own when I was four months pregnant last March....

Thanks for any help with the questions above....
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It's probably hard for dad to travel from NJ to visit, right?

In any case - you have an attorney who is familiar with all the details of your case. Talk to your attorney.
 
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jennieb1

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Not that hard to travel...there are planes, trains and cars. In fact, in Florida I am close to "3" airports...and if need be, both baby and I can fly to NJ where there are "5" airports close by.

I came on here to get others thoughts and experiences. It's a shame both you and the previous poster were so rude. That's a true shame.

Thanks!!
 
Zigner

Zigner

Senior Member, Non-Attorney
jennieb1 said:
Not that hard to travel...there are planes, trains and cars. In fact, in Florida I am close to "3" airports...and if need be, both baby and I can fly to NJ where there are "5" airports close by.

I came on here to get others thoughts and experiences. It's a shame both you and the previous poster were so rude. That's a true shame.

Thanks!!
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Planes trains and cars all cost money.
I'm glad you're saving your $600/month at the expense of your child.
 
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Antigone*

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jennieb1 said:
Not that hard to travel...there are planes, trains and cars. In fact, in Florida I am close to "3" airports...and if need be, both baby and I can fly to NJ where there are "5" airports close by.

I came on here to get others thoughts and experiences. It's a shame both you and the previous poster were so rude. That's a true shame.

Thanks!!
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If you and the child's father are not married, then why on earth should he pay any of your medical bills?. That is solely your responsibility.
 
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jennieb1

Junior Member
Zinger:

Yes, those forms of transportation do costs money, but the father should not let that get in his way of seeing his son.

I love Florida and am glad I moved here. I have no regrets. It is a better life for my son.

I will get the financial support my son is entitled to, that is a fact.

What a shame you are so rude to a complete stranger just for asking questions...and how quick you are to judge.
 
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Antigone*

Senior Member
jennieb1 said:
Antigone - medical bills for the baby...i.e. Circumsition
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That is money you shelled out for your child. Until a court of law orders this man to pay anything he does not owe you a dime. In fact all the money you spent before you filed is on you.

This is how it goes when you have a child outside of the marriage.
 
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meanyjack

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jennieb1 said:
Antigone - medical bills for the baby...i.e. Circumsition
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And IF the Judge allows them, you should expect that YOU will be responsible for some of the charges as well. If you think that you're "entitled" :)rolleyes:) to 100% reimbursement, then you need to share with the rest of the room whatever it is you're smoking.

And any charges you present can be argued against as well.
 
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Antigone*

Senior Member
meanyjack said:
And IF the Judge allows them, you should expect that YOU will be responsible for some of the charges as well. If you think that you're "entitled" :)rolleyes:) to 100% reimbursement, then you need to share with the rest of the room whatever it is you're smoking.

And any charges you present can be argued against as well.
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Dad (if legally found to be dad) had no say in the matter. I can see an attorney arguing and winning that point.
 
Zigner

Zigner

Senior Member, Non-Attorney
jennieb1 said:
Zinger:

Yes, those forms of transportation do costs money, but the father should not let that get in his way of seeing his son.

I love Florida and am glad I moved here. I have no regrets. It is a better life for my son.

I will get the financial support my son is entitled to, that is a fact.

What a shame you are so rude to a complete stranger just for asking questions...and how quick you are to judge.
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Congratulations. I'm glad you have decided to make it more difficult and not less for the child to have a relationship with the father.
 
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