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If you do not have a lawyer and want to sue someone for child support then you can go to the children's office in your constituency and raise the matter. They will guide you on what to do.
The cost of child support in Kenya varies from one lawyer to another. The best thing to do if you are looking for an affordable lawyer is to visit any advocate's office in your county and seek their services. Famous lawyers charge hundreds of thousands of shillings. However, lawyers with offices in your local area can charge anything from Ksh. 10,000 to Ksh 100,000 depending on the weight of your case
Yes, you can sue someone living abroad if that person is a Kenyan citizen. If he is a foreigner, then the case will get complicated because enforcing the judgment will be difficult if it is out of the court's jurisdiction. Another challenge that might also arise is determining the maintenance fee since the cost of living in the USA and Kenya differ. My advice will be if the father is a Kenyan, you can seek legal advice from your lawyer on whether the case can proceed without the physical presence of the father.
Filing for child support is advisable when all dispute resolution mechanisms have failed. Kindly consider going to the children's office in your constituency, report the matter and he will be summoned. If he does not show up or it does not work, then the only option remaining is court.
It is important to owner such summons. It will be a nice venue for you to argue your case. Ideally, any man should take care of his children. If you are not able to for whatever reason, then you can give your reasons.