Q: Father refused to sign papers to go to court only other option given was for her to drop the child support application?
Child support office only gave my girlfriend 2 options. Both parents sign to take it to court or drop the matter. He refused to sign and she gave in but did not have to sign anything to cancel applying. What actual options does she have. He has admitted to paternity and signed the birth certificate in the child support office.
A: Your question is not clear. The office of child support doesn't get involved absent a court order. Your friend needs to file a lawsuit seeking child support. She could get an order of support with or without the father's consent.
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