Q: Does my husband have any fianicial responsibility to his child born out of wedlock?
My daughter was born one month before we got married. We are separated and he drained our bank account and left me with know money to pay bills or to buy the necessaries to care for our daughter. I’m a full time student student and he has been the only one to make money.
A: Yes, your daughter's father does have financial responsibility. I recommend speaking with a family law attorney immediately. A legal proceeding can be filed to obtain an award of child support to assist you with your daughter's care. There are also forms and instructions online through the Maricopa County Superior Court website. However, where issues involving children are involved, I strongly recommend obtaining the help of a family law attorney to help avoid possible mistakes.
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