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He has had no contact for 14 years. We are both in California. I appreciate your response. I realize I shouldn't have waited 14 years, but I just had the courage to file. Since I've received the letter to appear in court, I've been sick to my stomach! I've never received (or asked for) a penny before this. We were young when I became pregnant and after 3 years together, things just didn't work out. Days turned into weeks and we stopped talking and then the years went by. I never really thought about child support, because I always worked. My son will be going into H.S. next year and it's not getting easier financially. I feel he shouldn't be deprived of the things he needs like clothes, school supplies and such. I know I'm trying to justify why I filed and I've been trying to stay calm, but after I opened up the letter, I've been sick! Maybe it's just the thought of having to see him again (if he shows up). I'm putting together a folder of my paperwork today. The court date is not until June. Again thank you for your response.
Dee

Hello,
In January, I finally turned in the paper work to obtain support for my son, who just turned 14. Papers were served upon his father in March and we took a paternity test in April. Now a court date is set and I do not know what to do now. Do I get a lawyer to represent me in court? I do not know if his father will have one, since we have not talked since I was several months pregnant. What should I expect in court? What kind of questions, will be asked of me?
Dee