What to do if I’m trying to establish child support for my 16 year old?
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What to do if I’m trying to establish child support for my 16 year old?
She has her father’s last name. The child support office in his state is looking for paper work other than the birth certificate showing he is the father. What more can I do?
Asked on December 20, 2012 under Family Law, Tennessee
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Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
You need to file a petition to establish paternity of the father of your sixteen (16) year old minor assuming there is no paternity test presently on file showing such. If you do not have a family law attorney to assist you in your matter, I suggest that you consult with one for assistance.
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