How do I file a motion for a child support order without a lawyer? -

In my divorce I was working and child support was not ordered except he has to make my car payment.I lost my job after 22 years at Ford.Now I need child support to help raise my daughter.I don t have money to hire a lawyer,how do I get child support for her from my ex?

send your BIG brother to talk with him

First, approach your ex about voluntarily increasing the support. If not, you should still consult and attorney even if you think you cannot afford one. In many states, courts can order the party with the superior income to pay the attorney s fees. Most state calculate support basic on the income and expenses of both parents as well as the amount of time each has custody. If you are not aware of how the formulas work, you might have difficulty winning your motion for more support. Most attorneys will at least give you a free consultation about your case.

Contact the Attorney Generals office in your state. They should be able to advise you. Also if you sign your child up for Medicaid or other state assistance programs the state will usually institute the legal proceedings to get an order for support.

You can do it through your local department of social Services, it s a more annoying drawn out process, but in the end it works.