Non-Custodial Parent Waiver Denied

lostaccount
Mon, 09 Feb 2015 20:55:12 +0000

I would never suggest anyone meet with their noncustodial parent when I don’t know the circumstances. I assume that someone who says there are compelling reasons they don’t feel comfortable having dinner with the custodial parent probably has good reason for feeling that way. I don’t think the solution is to orient your college selection around schools that don’t require the waiver either. So, seems like problem solving is in order. Here are the approaches I’ve thought about-maybe others can add to it. If you mom can’t contact your biological father, are there any relatives on either side of the family who could help with the contact. It may not be the most comfortable thing-having to tell others about the situation but it may be worth it if it successfully gets your dad to fill out the forms. Another avenue is to see if your mother can have a lawyer intervene. If she has one that she used for the divorce, maybe getting him/her to intervene might work. Alternatively, you can contact legal aid if your mom does not make over 30K (and maybe even if she does-but I don’t know how they deal with minors). You may be able to force your dad to complete the forms by taking legal action-filing a suit against him -maybe the threat of that will get him to do what he has an obligation to do. Good luck and don’t give up!