Q: who can help me fill out child support papers filed against me.
A:
You can hire an attorney or do it yourself. The courts had a "self help" office that could assist you before Covid, I do not know if they have re-opened after the court closures last March. The Government does not provide you with a free attorney except in the case where your liberty is at risk (you can go to jail). Suggest you consult a Family Law or Custody attorney in your local area. Be prepared to pay for their services. There are some Paralegals that can assist you in filling out forms but they cannot practice law and are not attorneys. Paralegals often do not know the law or all the issues. Think of it like taxes, if you have a lot at risk, you get a professional CPA to assist you, otherwise you do it yourself.
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