Q: If I have been with my child’s father will he still have to pay child support ?
I have been with my child’s father for about 6 years now , I was on state assistance when I was pregnant but I had that I was living with him . I recently moved back to Michigan where I gave birth and I tried to reapply for assistance and I was told to contact child support office before I could be accepted. What could be the reason ? I was wondering if he would have to pay child support even if we have been living together and if I would even be able to get assistance living with him ?
A: Hard to say, but having a child is exactly why the state directed to to the Friend of the Court. You cannot receive assistance without a child support order or having his income taken into account for assistance.
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