QUESTION
can I sue my half siblings dad for money to take care of them since he don't?
Asked on Oct 17th, 2014 on Child Support - Virginia
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My mom has 4 kids including me. My siblings have a different dad than me. Their dad and our mom isnt together. He does not care or try to be a dad. I'm stuck caring for them now while my mom is caring less day by day. Can I sue their dad for child support or anyoney to raise them? I'm living paycheck to paycheck and can barely pay MY bills.
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Whoever is the legal custodian of the children can file for child support. If your mother has custody of them, then she needs to be the one to file the petition. If you obtain a custody order, then you can file for child support.
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Answered on Oct 20th, 2014 at 9:39 PM