Atlanta, GA asked in Child Support for Florida

Q: Why should i have to place my child father on child support to receive benefits for me when he already cooperates with

I live in FL and they are saying that in order for me to receive medicaid or food benefits for myself that i need to place my childs father on child support which is really unfair and a waste of our time going to court because we already have an agreement there has to be another way to receive benefits because i am not his responsibilty therefore he shouldnt have to be served regarding me

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Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
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  • Freeeport, FL
  • Licensed in Florida

A: You may not be his responsibility, but supporting your children is the responsibility of both of you. Therefore the state requires that he help it support them.

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