QUESTION
Which AG's office do I need? Is the state able to help with finances?
Asked on Jan 24th, 2021 on Child Support - Oklahoma
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My son was born in texas in 2008. His father, since conception was never involved in his life, never even met him. The following year (in tx) a paternity test was done since I was on medicaid at the time and the state had ordered it. I had his rights stripped and was uncontested in court since he was -and is still currently- serving a lengthy sentence for 2nd degree murder. But he was still ordered to pay child support and was $10,000 behind in support at the time. My son is now 12 years old and I am on Social Security for a number of health issues, now living in Oklahoma. My son is autistic and has ADHD. Is there any support I can get for him? Some of my friends were transferred their kids father's first stimulus check to help cover what was owed. If that's true, which office do I need to get a hold of? Texas or Oklahoma? I only make $650 a month and I need help! I'm about to lose our place to live, and I don't have a car since I can't drive it due to uncontrollable epilepsy and med
1 ANSWER
If you apply for TANF and any other public assistance including Food Stamps, they should open a multi-state support case, as long as you cooperate with giving them information on the Texas support case you should be able to obtain any assistance available. Any money he may beceive would be intercepted by Texas or Oklahoma agencies. I don't know but wouldn't expect him to have been eligible for any COVID-19 stimulus payments, if he was, it should have been intercepted by the existing Texas Order.
There are a lot of potential sources for assistance other than government, like Salvation Army, Churchs, etc. I would recommend that you ask around in your area, some may have volunteering or working opportunities that understand disabilities and may offer income opportunities to supplement your modest amount of disability income and other resources.
Answered on Jan 25th, 2021 at 9:06 AM