After you separate from your children’s other parent, you may find it challenging to afford your children’s daily care. You might struggle to pay rent, buy groceries or buy clothing and medical supplies for them.
You may still need help from the other parent until your children reach adulthood. You may get the financial assistance you need when you retain legal help like a DuPage County child support lawyer to represent you in family court.
Asking for a Court Order
The other parent may have no inclination to provide you with financial support for your children. They might argue they do not make enough money. They might also simply want to see you suffer financially out of spite.
However, you can retain an attorney to file a petition in family court to order the other parent to pay you support for your children. The lawyer you retain may convince the judge to issue a support order and take money from the other parent’s wages to ensure your children get the financial resources to which they are entitled.
Your attorney can also help you file for an amended order if financial circumstances change. You can find out more about what types of legal help a DuPage County child support lawyer can offer to single parents like you online. To set up a consultation or learn more about your legal options, reach out to Keller Legal Services.
