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Child Support

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SylvieSprings · 12/12/2009 20:40

Hi All,

I am posting on the behalf of a friend of mine who is 13 weeks pregnant, living with her boyfriend for the past few months (less than 6). The boyfriend is the father-to-be, but is not keen on taking on the responsibility. In fact, he is adamant that she gets an abortion or moves out. They are not on good speaking terms with each other, despite her trying very hard to make the relationship work. He's been married and divorced twice. And told her that he is deliberately giving her the silent treatment like the way he did to his ex-wife to get her to leave him.

My question is - in terms of child support, has my friend any legal rights? Is he legally duty bound to support her financially?

Sylvie

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TinyPawz · 13/12/2009 11:10

I don't think he is legally bound to supposrt her but once the baby is born he has to support the child.

However, if he doesn't work there will be no money to deduct maintenance from, or if he is self employed, he could possible not declare all his earnings to pay a reduced maintenance.

I'm sure someone more knowledgable on the subject will be along soon.

Has your friend looked at entitledto.com?

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