I was wondering if I proceed with child support through my baby's father lawyer if the process would go faster than through the state of CT. Also if i go to school am I entitled to day care money? If the state acts as my lawyer will it go to court?

I was wondering if I proceed with child support through my baby's father lawyer if the process would go faster than through the state of CT. Also if i go to school am I entitled to day care money? If the state acts as my lawyer will it go to court?

NEVER, EVER, use the other attorney. You have to have someone who will truly look out for your's and your child's best interests. Whose interests do you think your baby's father's attorney is thinking of? It certainly isn't going to be yours or your baby's. If you qualify for help through the state CS enforcement agency go to them, if you cannot afford an attorney.

The father will be ordered to pay for a portion of daycare with the CS, and yes, it will go to court.
Xena

It will go faster if you use your baby's father's lawyer. But like Xena said, that is not a good idea. The job of a lawyer is to represent thier client, it isn't necessarily to "do what is fair". Thier client is the one paying them and they will protect thier client's interests, no one elses.

Using the state is the best way to ensure it is figured correctly (other than getting your own lawyer). But my experience in using the state is that it is a longer process, you aren't a priority as you aren't a paying client and they have a heavy workload.

All cs orders will go to court, you won't necessarily have to appear in court, but all orders will be signed by a judge before they become effective.

In my state, yes you are entitled to half of daycare costs if the child is going to daycare because you are at work, or at school (if you are going to school to further your education for better employment). But if you are using daycare for other reasons, he isn't required to pay half.

Depedns. Some states go to court and some states have child support divisions that handle things administratively. IT likely will go a lot faster with the attorney, but it may be better for you in terms of protecting your rights to go with the state representing you. It is your call. You may want to consult some attorneys and other mothers to get their take on things.