Q: My sons father has a warrant, for the third time for not paying support. He since has a lawyer, should I get one?
After not showing three times in a row the judge issued a warrant and he has to pay $5000 in back support to bail out. He realized he had a warrant and got a lawyer. The papers sent to me from the lawyer say something about not missing court on purpose and quashing the warrant with a partial payment. I don't trust him and don't feel comfortable going to court without a lawyer of my own. My sons father is mentally unstable and I have proof in the form of his military records and police reports. After I filed for support because he hasn't paid in years, he filed for visitation. With all this said, my question is...Should I get a lawyer, seeing that he has one, and can I refuse visitation if his lawyer asks for it?
A:
Support and visitation are two different issues.
He has a right to ask for visitation. That doesn't mean he will get it. The judge decides what is in best interests of the child.
As to child support. Does he have the money or assets to pay up.
If you can afford it, it is always best to have a lawyer help you.
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