Q: Can I get child support from my husband without be legally separated? We have lived apart for 3yrs now.
My husband and I have not filed for a divorce or legally separated. Basically, I'm not ready to take that step and he just hasn't done it. He lives with another woman and her children and pays nothing for our child except for her health insurance premium through his employer. I was always under the impression I would have to file for a separation or divorce in order to obtain a legal order for support. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
A: In Maryland, there is no such thing as a legal separation. You do not need to file anything to prove you are separated. You just need to file for child support.
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