Live in N.C. and need to take care of a child support case in Maine. Just had premature baby and  need lawyer.
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sorry don't know an answer to this but I just wanted to say my heart goes out to you. I have a prem baby and I know how financially draining it can be. \nHas your wife tried appealing to this guys better nature by explaining the situation to him and asking if there is a compromise you could come to?
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It seems to me the smartest thing to do is to consult a lawyer ASAP.  They would be able to give you the best advice since laws are different in each state.  I believe, but don't quote me, that consultations are usually free.  And at least you will know if you have a case.  Good Luck.
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Contact the Oklahoma Bar Association for a list of lawyers that have agreed to do custody cases pro bono. That would be my first start. Here is the section of their website with respect to low cost or no cost assistance, espcially Legal Aid of Oklahoma: \nhttp://www.okbar.org/public/services/service.htm
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An estate or family law lawyer can help.  Call your local Bar Association for a listing of attorneys in your area.
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I need to know what area of child custody law you are seeking in both states.
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You would have to go to court in MA where the child lives.\n\nAverage atty fees are about $200-$250/hr.  Complexity of the case dictates how many hours are spent.  Plus you have to include court costs, professional services from other parties (private investigator, guardian ad litem), etc.  You probably will have to come up with a retainer around $5000 and the total cost will vary from $5000 on up.  I know someone who spent $55,000 to keep her son.\n\nGood luck.
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It seems you should be able to go to many websites and get reliable information, depending on the specific issue you want to resolve.  Lawyers, and others professionals, pass state and/or federal government requirements to receive licenses to practice in their respective jurisdictions.  So, you should be able to visit law sites, and others (types), and rely (to a reasonable degree) that the information will be supported by the government [even if the website was not established by the government].\n\nDo a search of Family law, custody, paternal/maternal rights ... whatever your concern is.  Check some of the websites that result in the search - see if they have info that will help.  You might e-mail some of them (using their "contact us" buttons) and ask questions or ask for directions/advice (what websites/agencies might be able to help).\n\nThere is this Page of Government Websites, listed in alphabetical order, but I don't know if it will help you:\n\nhttp://usgovinfo.about.com/blindexalpha.htm\n\n\nI don't know that I can be of any more help, but feel free to e-mail me and (briefly) tell me your issue and maybe I can find some websites that might help you.\n\nPeace.
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I beleive I have someone who will help you out.\nPlease call  the Steele law firm ask for Ann Schafer\n404-605-0023
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You need to find a family law practicing attorney. Go to lawyers.com. I'm from New Jersey too and my boyfriend is going through the same problem. \n\nWhat you should do is take her to court for your visitation rights and if she hasn't taken you yet for child support, take her so that you can pay child support. \n\nYou might thinks its crazy to take her so that you can pay child support, but its obvious that if you don't, then you will never be able to see that child. It's different when the father is filing against the mother b/c it shows you want your child and your willing to do anything. The judge will see that. \n\nAs for your baby mother, she won't take you to court. Why? because she knows it hurts you more not to see your son. If you have a girlfriend, then she probably doesn't want her son near her. And she knows if she takes you to court, she will have to give up visitation rights. On the website I provided above, they even list those rights that you'll be granted.\n\nGood Luck.
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Call around - get a lawyer who handles this and spend $50 with them to see if you have a case.  If you do they WILL TELL YOU !
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go to phone book and find a lawyer who works on a contingency basis
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You could call your local Child Support Enforcement Agency.  We are going through that also.
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You need to speak with either a child support enforcement officer of a lawyer.
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contact the Bar Association in that state for a referral. You don't have to live in that state to sue in that state.
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You need to go through the courts.  Have a child support order made by the courts, with an income deduction order, so that the money is just taken from his check and deposited into your account (no more bounced check worrries).  I went through what you are going through for years until I finally went to the courts.  By this point my ex was $14000 in the hole but had purchased a new car, enrolled in college for his masters degree, and was living great.  But whenever I questioned him about it, he would tell me how hard he was struggling and that he just couldn't do any better.  I, however, was living on a prayer and wish, maxing out credit card for grocery and clothing for my son.  And wondering if I would ever be able to get out of the hole he'd made.   \n\n\nIt took 10 months for the courts to straighten everything out.  I requested that I keep my son's insurance on my policy because my exhusband was very unstable and changed jobs a lot.  They had no problems with that.  They garnished his income tax refund for the next 3 years and made it very clear to him that his child was first in his life, not his new apartment  or car or school. \n\nHe pays the very least a non-custodial parent can pay.  I was not trying to break him, I just wanted my son to have the benefit of both parent's income.  Which I think is his right.  \n\nThink of it as fighting for your children.  You would never let anyone else take anything from them or cheat them.  Don't let their father.  If they lived with him, he wouldn't have a choice about taking care of them.  He shouldn't just because ya'll aren't together.  \n\nYou don't need a lawyer.  Just go to your local office for Child support enforcement.  If you don't know where it is, search child support and your state's name.  \n\nAlso, think about life insurance policy -- child support orders normally require both parent carry one because you need that assurance in the event of an untimely death.  \n\n\nGood Luck!!
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The quickest and easiest way to go would be if you had no kids and weren't contesting any property, but since you have the kids, I would suggest child support.\n\nSimply put, the less the lawyer has to do (eg property, child support, custody, etc) the less expensive the fees. You could search around for an attourney who would be flexible and work with you to make payment arrangements and that sort of thing. Make sure you ask about that before setting up a consultation though, cuz even those cost alot of money.
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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!