seperated but child born

[ijaz 0]

hi,

i need help, me n my wife r seperated frm few months. my wife was pregnent at time v seperated.i came to know that v have a kid born now.but they r hiding frm me.wat first thing i hav to do.n how can i give child support n how much.

thanks

[justashooter 430]

in most states child support is petitioned for by the mother with a city/county level agency. you should check with your city/county level court system to find your local agency, submit your relevant information such as name, identifying info, wife's name, etc, to see if a case has been filed naming you within your state. in most states the amount of the support is calculated by a formula that is given in state law. in pennsylvania the typical support order for 1 child is for 18-21% of your after tax income.

if your wife is hiding from you, she may have already filed for divorce. again, check with city/county court to see if a divorce action has been filed.

[sus 70]

You can also file for custody / visitation rights - which is filed at the court where you live.