{UAH} WHEN SHOULD I GO TO COURT FOR CHILD SUPPORT?

WHEN SHOULD I GO TO COURT FOR CHILD SUPPORT?

The law expects a parent to care for their children and ensure their wellbeing. This is a duty for both parents. If one parent has the means to provide, but still refuses to do so, it is a criminal offence known as child neglect. Upon conviction for child neglect, one may be sentenced to imprisonment for a period of up to two years.

However, it is important to always try to resolve such matters amicably since the child develops better where the parents are cooperating in raising that child. First, there is the option of reporting the refusal of a parent to provide for their child to the local authorities (LC) or the Child and Family Protection Department of Police, so that through their intervention, the non-cooperating parent may be influenced to do his/her duty.

If this should fail, then a parent can apply to a court for child maintenance or even report a case of child neglect as mentioned above. A person may go to court for this support while pregnant, during marriage, divorce, separation or even if the two parents are living apart if the child is below eighteen years of age. Child support is the duty of all parents and it cannot be dodged.

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