Q: Me and the mother of our 3 kids are separating after 12 years. What all should i expect from the court process?
I make 660 a week. I bring home 411 out of that. We are currently 24k in debt (all in my name). I pay her car note 250 dollars and provide healthcare for the kids somewhat 290 a month a believe. We were not married. She left me for another man. I am completely ignorant about how this will go legally.
A: More than likely, she will initiate legal proceedings against you for custody over the three children, as well as request child support. Assuming that she got custody, your child support obligation would be a certain percentage of your adjusted gross income. I would highly recommend that you contact a family lawyer to get more detail as to the process, as well as to advise you as to a plan of action.
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