How to get child support when you are a child's guardian

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Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

name, address, and date of birth of the biological parents. If possible learn where they work..

Step1

I you become a child's guardian either temporary or permanent by a court order you can apply for child support. Check your states local child support division and they may assist you. Please keep in mind they probably have a back log so it may be easier to do it yourself.

Step2

You may apply for public assistance if you qualify. If there is an existing child support for the child now in your care you can petition the court to have that order transferred over to you. You will need to go to the court to do so..

Step3

You may also file complaints for support against the biological or adoptive parents and bring them to court to pay you child support for caring for their child. You can do this yourself. It is done mainly the same way as a paternity case. Just go to the court house or your local child support office for assistance. You can also hire an attorney.