The best advice is to seek advice from a lawyer. You can look up the laws in your state. One website is www. findlaw.com . Try to minimize your current expenses if possible but he will be obligated to pay child support. Start shopping at the great clearance sales posted on the boards and use coupons to stock up on baby needs like diapers. Sign up for formula checks and other freebies-the best money saving thing to do is to try to breastfeed, and it is so good for the baby. Enlist the help of family and friends-do not be too proud to ask for help. Your employer may have child care discounts at a local day care center and you will probably be eligible for WIC which can be a lifesaver, specially if you use formula. Email me offlist if you want more information about obtaining legal assistance in your jurisdiction or if you want more tips from some of my personal experiences and the experiences of other single parents. You can do it as a single parent but make him do his part financially. Good luck with your situation!
Jocelyn jociecee@aol.com
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Jocelyn
My babies are the joys of my life and keep me young:
The twins,Tatiana Gabrielle and William Joseph , 1/29/97, and baby boy, Jared Lawrence, 8/27/02.
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