What if a mother is afraid of the father and doesnt want any child support from him?
Unless the mother is receiving public assistance benefits, she doesnt have to ask for or accept child support payments from the father. Generally, if a mother applies for public assistance, she is required to help the state establish paternity for the collection of child support. However, if the mother is afraid of naming the father for fear he could become physically or mentally abusive or violent, the mother needs to talk with her public assistance caseworker about the issue. The law allows mothers to show “good cause” for not naming the father, while remaining eligible for public assistance benefits.
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