Q: If the custodial parent doesn’t go in office to be served papers, what happens to case?
The custodial parent received a letter that it was mandatory to go in the Child Support office by 4/1 to be served, or else state assistance would be stopped. What happens to case then, if she no longer is cooperating? Is case closed & paternity no longer established?
A:
I need more information to answer your question. I can only assume you are the father and you filed a case with CSEA? Has paternity already been established? Are you on the birth certificate? Was there a prior order for child support?
I suggest you talk with an attorney who can ask you questions to fill-out the whole story and see the issues.
Once paternity is established, it is unlikely it will be un-established, except through DNA testing.
Here is a scenario that may or may not pertain to your situation: Paternity is established and father is ordered to pay child support. Father asks for a hearing on the matter (or objects, etc.) Mother does not cooperate (does not show-up at the hearing, etc.) One thing that could happen is Father would get the child support reduced because Mother is not there to support her claims. But that would depend on what happened prior and subsequent to the original order.
No, child support does not go away.
Good Luck to you.
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