how do you go about filing for child support from an ex-spouse who's just gotten out of jail?
473292
Yeah, call DSS or whatever it is for your state.  For a small fee they will take on the child support enforcement and handle all the paperwork, court issues, etc.\n\nThe info below comes from the page link at the bottom...\n\n"To apply for Missouri Child Support Enforcement services, you may request an application on–line, call the Missouri Child Support Enforcement information line (1-800-859-7999) or contact the child support office that serves your county. Child Support Enforcement provides services as follows: Location; Establishment and/or enforcement of a child support order and/or Medical support order; Modification of a child support order; Establishment of paternity."
160031
Under the Child Support Enforcement Act of 1984, district attorneys (D.A.s) or state's attorneys must help you collect child support owed by your ex. Sometimes this means that the D.A. will serve your ex with papers requiring him or her to meet with the D.A. to arrange a payment schedule. These papers usually say that, if the ex refuses to meet or pay, he or she could go to jail.
88847
Im not sure what state you live in but in ohio we have a 1-800 number that you can call and put in your social ssecurity number and find out if a case has been court ordered and how much u owe. Besides that all I can say is look up in the white pages your local child support agency and call them and ask.
27752
Go to family court and file papers for it
904438
Talk to a lawyer, If he has to pay child support.  As far as your son is concerned, Your ex obviously doesn't care.  If he was a good man and father he would make an effort.  I hope your new husband is a good man and is trying to make an effort.  Any man that doesn't care about his children or his wife's children is not a man.  \nBe there for your boy he needs support and a father figure, whether it's your father or husband he needs a father figure.  Not a replacement, he already has a dad, even if he is a dead beat.
238477
What does your court order say? Has he paid you child support? You can try and claim her but it may get rejected you can fight it threw the IRS. My ex hasn't paid child support for almost 5 years and he still claims our son. I called the IRS and they said as long as I had a Court order I could fight it.
1041698
Friends of the court - offices, or web site. Then go to the Banks they will get it done, they always have someone there!!
792840
Barbara is right. You need to file in the county where the child resides (and has resided for at least 6 months). And, you can only collect child support that dates back to the date you originally filed for support.\n\nYou can pick up the paperwork at your local Family Court office or you can request assistance from D.S.S. They will help you even if you don't qualify for other services.
18133
You need to have a job which could support you and the child, and file for the childs custody through the court. \n\nYou will need to prove that you are fit to keep the child and have overcome the problem  because of which they took the child away in  the first place.
75940
Go to your county's Child Support Agency. It's in the phonebook. Call or walk-in. If the children are in your care for more than 1/2 the time, he will be required to pay child support. As far as him seeing them, you may have to go to mediation which cost me $100. I didn't request it, he did. Actually, he requested it 2 times. Do your best as far as that goes. You do have to cooperate with visitation but only if he's looking for the best interest of the child. Which is what the mediator does. However, the mediator will believe what he/she wants from both sides. Be polite. My ex started to get rude and it effected the outcome. I just stayed quiet during his little fit. I hope this helps. Good luck! Don't let him bully you out of this either. You're fighting for your children's rights.
363254
You need to first file for custody...Once you have custody file for child support. Child support enforcement will ask for father's name. Supply it and they will search for him and usually find him if he uses his social security # for work or perhaps anything else. When the state pays you money they get all fired up to get it back and try hard to find the father. If he doesn't pay child support, support enforcement will put the offender in jail in most states. then he is required to show up as he is in jail and has no choice whether he should show up or not. The reason you get custody first is so that he has to get a lawyer to counter file later. If he has documented drug or law trouble, the childs support caseworker will usually recommend no visitation or supervised visitation.
972073
Since I don't know where you live I can only tell you what goes on here in the states.  First of all you should have made it a point to know all about the finances during your marraige.  YOU put yourself in the position of not knowing now and there really isn't much you can do about it since you don't know if he has any other accounts in his name or not.  All that you might be able to do is have your lawyer do a "discovery" on his finances (hopefully you know your estranged husband's social security number, if you don't then you're pretty much stuck).  Secondly most states no longer grant spousal support.  Of course they do grant child support but that is for the CHILDREN not for the ex spouse so your "allowance" will end, and you'll have to get a job.  If you live here in the states I suggest you stat looking for one.  Go to yur local county office and see what they can do for you.  If you don't live in the states I can't help you, because I can only give you advice based on U.S. divorce/custody laws.
361574
go on line and go under attorneys. then type in probate attorneys. There are all kinds of attorneys that work and give advice for free. Especially when it comes to children. Free bono attorneys just do some research. and to file she doesn't need any money. just go to the court house to the clerk and ask for a divorce packet tell them mom with child and no money and they will wave it all. I know i did it with 3 girls and a screw up for an old man. He doesn't even have to show up just send a certified copy to last known address and that's all you need to do. If he shows good for him if not better for you....
378701
With my state Mo.--go to child support enforcement, or the county you were divorced in to the prosecuting attny.
372489
Go to the Courthouse nearest to you, in the Clerk of Court's office ask for a Divorce packet. You can fill it out by your self and with the help of a computer. It's what I did, anyways get it notarized and all that and go back to the court house and file for divorce. They give you the copies that has to be sent to your husband. You call the Sheriff's office in Dallas Texas and explain to them your situation and that you will be faxing them the divorce papers to be delivered to your husband. You will need to keep a check on calling that Sheriffs Office back every couple days to see when they have been delivered. You then will get a "conformation" in your mail and you take that card back to the court house for a court date. It takes 30 days to get a court date ONCE you have received that postcard in the mail.
1114657
You need to go to the court house family division and file for a court date.  Then contact a lawyer and they will file for temporary custody of the kids  till the judge decides what is best for them. The lawyer should be covered by legal aid especially if there is no income.  Tell her to get a job even if it's through a temporary agency for the time being, it will help keep her mind off of it, and will also show the judge that she is able to support the kids. Tell her to put the utilities in her name to establish a credit rating.  The cops will not go after him for the kids until she has it in place that temporary custody is hers. They don't consider it kidnapping since he is the father. Tell her to call children's services in her area and let them know of his problems and what has occurred they can help in getting the children back.  Been in the same situation so if you need more help just contact me.
239523
Sure, you can probably do it yourself, but you have to know what paperwork to file.  Try going to your county clerk of court's office.  Ask someone there if they know of a few recently filed "modification of child support" actions filed.  Since a filed lawsuit should be considered public record, they may be able to let you look at a few so that you will know how to draft your own.  \n\nBeware!  Your attitude and the person you are dealing with at the clerk's office makes all the difference in the world.  If you aren't successful in one county, try another.\n\nGood luck!