Q: If my daughters baby daddy lives in NC but has not bought her a single thing, what way will the courts go?
I live in Tn and she was born here in Tennessee and is an official resident of Tennessee. He has not contacted me since june and has contacted other people instead of me. I also have proof of him smoking weed and throwing a gang sign.
A: You should file court papers to require him to pay you child support. However, be prepared to allow him time to visit and get to know the child. It may seem like he doesn't care about the child now, but the law says the best thing for the CHILD is for he/she to know and have a relationship with BOTH parents. You should consult an experienced family law attorney to review your specific situation, don't wait, its best to act promptly.
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