What is the name of your state? IL
Husband had 2 kids from exgirlfriend and kids live with us full time. The custody agreement states that ex and husband have JOINT custody though biomom barely sees kids or participates in their lives so it's hardly JOINT though that word might be up for interpretation in the eyes of the law? There has never been a child support order though we are seeking it now after 8 years because now that we have our own child, schedules have changed etc. We figure if we or the kids can't get the physical reliability from biomom than we can get compensated financially. My question is if we should go through the state or go hire an attorney? What would be the differences here? (except that a lawyer would cost alot more $!!)
Thanks!
Husband had 2 kids from exgirlfriend and kids live with us full time. The custody agreement states that ex and husband have JOINT custody though biomom barely sees kids or participates in their lives so it's hardly JOINT though that word might be up for interpretation in the eyes of the law? There has never been a child support order though we are seeking it now after 8 years because now that we have our own child, schedules have changed etc. We figure if we or the kids can't get the physical reliability from biomom than we can get compensated financially. My question is if we should go through the state or go hire an attorney? What would be the differences here? (except that a lawyer would cost alot more $!!)
Thanks!