Redlands, CA asked in Child Support for California

Q: California Do I really need to pay childsupport when he doesn’t have custody anymore?

He had custody for three months he got childsupport on me because he got foodstamps once

He lost custody because he left my baby alone after a physical altercation with another woman

I refuse to go to court or talk to a social worker. He said a social worker said I have custody. His family won’t let me see the baby. I don’t have any money to pay him even tho it’s only 1000$.. I got the papers in December they were sent out in August saying I have 30 days.. I don’t know what to do

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Angelina Bradley
Angelina Bradley
Answered
  • Monterey Park, CA
  • Licensed in California

A: If you refuse to go to court, then yes, you have to keep paying child support and they can keep denying you custody.

You need to make a choice. You can go to court, get the child support modified, and ask for custody back. Or you can keep things the way they are. Child support will continue to be due, and if you don’t pay it, they can freeze your bank accounts, suspend your drivers license, and take your tax refunds.

Good luck in whatever you choose.

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