Q: I am 18 and i’m going to have a baby. My ex is 17, almost 18. Will he have to pay child support?
A: I dont know your employment / income setting nor the employment / income setting of your ex but if you and he are typical 17 & 18 year olds, neither of you has much money nor the ability to support a baby properly. As a result, if needed, there are a number of federal and state government programs available to assist with health insurnace coverage, payment of health care costs and support for the baby. All or most of those governmental programs can be applied for on line and I would apply for them now so that your prenatal care costs can be addressed as well. In filing the applications, you will identify the biological father and agree to assign over your right to the payment of child support from him to the state and the government will provide you with a monthly support assistance for the baby and it then has the right to go after the father for reimbursement of the monies paid out for the baby's benefit.
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