What can I do to get my father’s financial support through court system?
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What can I do to get my father’s financial support through court system?
I am 16 years old living with my grandfather and his wife. My mother lives in another state. My father has failed to support me in any way during my life. I have been a victim of sexual abuse and am currently diagnosed with depression. I see a therapist weekly, and have been prescribed to Zoloft and Adderol to help me function. There have been several times in my life that I’ve went without. or the only meal I received was from school lunches. My father has been dishonest and has neglected to offer any financial or emotional support for me. Earlier this year I was hospitalized in a mental facility because of the several suicide attempts I had made.
Asked on September 28, 2012 under Family Law, Virginia
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Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
In order to get child support from your father, your grandfather needs to consult with a family law attorney about filing a petition with the court against your father for child support. Additionally your grandfather should look into other programs through your county's social services department where child support could be obtained for you pending the petition for such against your father.
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