QUESTION
Can I sue my husband for child support even if we are still together?
Asked on Jun 10th, 2013 on Divorce - California
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My husband and I are still together. The problem is he works everyday but does not give money to buy anything for the kids and he does not pay the rent or the bills, they are all piling up. Also he doesn't spend time with the kids, they are always sleeping when he come home which is after 12 am. And then he leaves at 4 am. They are still sleeping. He claims he works all those hours as well as Saturday and Sundays, I don't believe him, there is no money coming in from him at all. I am tired of it; I want to know if I can sue him for child support and how to go about doing so. Also I am thinking of separating, not because of the money or the bills but because I am extremely lonely.
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Commercial Contracts Attorney serving Boise, ID
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No. You have to divorce him.
Answered on Jun 11th, 2013 at 12:04 PM
The only way you can get child support is if a divorce petition is filed even if you are still living together.
Answered on Jun 11th, 2013 at 12:03 PM
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See an attorney, either file for divorce or for separate maintenance, seeking a support order when filing the case. If he is working that much there should be some money contributed to the household.
Answered on Jun 11th, 2013 at 12:03 PM