Q: Where do I go to get help filling out a child support response if the help centers are closed?
What happens if I don’t get help
Filling out the response before court? I have court in about a week and still haven’t responded. I was served back in February but because of the pandemic it’s been pushed until next week. The petitioner submitted pay stubs for December of 2019 and January 2020 will those still be current or will they have to submit new ones since its now been 5 months?
A: Call the Self-Help Centers. Many are answering questions and helping people fill out forms on the phone, even though their offices are closed. If you haven't filled out your papers before the court date, be sure to go to the court hearing and ask the judge for more time, explaining why you couldn't get it done. If you don't file papers and don't show up, the court will make orders against you without you having any say in the matter. Parties in a child support case must submit pay stubs from the last 60 days. That means 60 days prior to the current, continued court date. Your form FL-150, Income an Expense Declaration, must also be current, filed with the court and a copy served on the other side with a Proof of Service form. If the case is with Child Support Services, ask them for help; in filling out your forms.
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