Is It Right to Ask for Child Support, Then?

Well is he a dad or isn't he? If he's a dad then he needs to support his child. This isn't about you and him this is about him making sure his child has clothes, food, medical care, and a roof over his head. Doesn't he think those things are important? He's not paying you.. this is him taking responsibility and paying for the things his child needs. If he thinks that is a " deal breaker" then he is irresponsible, selfish and certainly not a father.

Hi M.,
Regardless of your personal relationship with your child's father (or lack there of) it takes two to make a baby, and two to take care of said baby.

You absolutely should ask for child support if you are the primary care giver and the child lives with you.

It's awesome if you have a good relationship, but you still need to find out your rights (and his too), time to file with the courts Mom.

Your child has the right to support from both parents. You need to be able to give him/her the things he/she needs.

Please don't feel guilty, you are doing it for your child.

Good Luck!

You have the right to ask. Your son has the right to it. Ask for it and get it!

If asking for him to support his child is a deal breaker, then so be it...as much as it may hurt right now. Maybe he will come around, maybe not but that is his choice. You need to do what is right for you and your child.

I already answered this on your previous thread but shame on him too for putting you in a guilt trip. I'm sorry but he sounds like the D word. Is he young? Or just an older POS.

I can't believe he'd put on a guilt trip over taking care of his child. That is horrid.