I’m trying to request a waiver of my noncustodial parent’s financial information. I have not had contact with him for many years. My parents were never married. However, Yale requests that a third party verify I have not had contact with him. Outside of my family, I don’t know of anyone who understands our situation that well. We’ve never needed professionals to help with our family situation, nor do we have any counselors or religious leaders.
I hope someone on here can help me with this. It’s possible, but difficult, for me to get in contact with him. Regardless, there is no chance he will contribute anything towards my tuition. He’s never paid child support.
Has someone else been in this situation? Who might you suggest I use as a third party contact? Would
I’m sure you know someone who could write you a letter. What about your pediatrician? They could verify that in 17 years your father has never brought you in for a well-child or sick visit, never paid any of your bills, and to the best of their knowledge has not had any contact with you or your mother.
I am sure that your mother has to have some sort of legal paperwork because everything from school registrations to medical insurance and taxes will require some kind of documentation that she is truly a single parent. I would use that.
Or, what about getting a letter from your elementary, middle school and high school guidance counselors who can attest that you were raised by a single-mom and that your father was never part of your life.
I agree with @gibby. Teachers and counselors at your school should be able to attest to the fact that they have never seen your father participate in any facet of your education. Does your mom have a co-worker or friend that she trusts that is willing to attest that he has not been around? The suggestion about your doctor is also good. If he is not on any of your paperwork as a contact, then it should be all good. Good luck.
Thank you all! My pediatrician passed away… So I’m using a letter from a school counselor. My mom can’t think of any paperwork requiring that kind of verification, but I’ll keep a look out. He’s not on my birth certificate (they were never married) so that should work.