2006-07-25 04:11:32 · 16 answers · asked by emmmay61 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
The child isn't owed the support. It's owed to Mom, and she's the only one who can do something to collect. The money was to provide for the minor child, so it is to go to reimburse her for the money she has spent.
She can, of course, give the child/children part or all of the money IF she wants to do so.
2006-07-25 06:48:05 · answer #1 · answered by Mama Pastafarian 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First I'm guessing that Bale Pandy An probably owes a bunch of back support. It doesn't matter if you are 18 the deadbeat still owes this money. Has your mother tried to collect throught child support enforcement or similar agency. I'm not sure of the law but he certainly OWES the money. However, if I were you I wouldn't spend any money trying to collect it. My ex will owe more than that by the time our daughter is 18; we've been divorced two years and I've seen a total of 300.00 on a 480.00/month order. Not counting on seeing anymore, ever. So Good Luck. But YES he does still owe it, get a free consultation lawyer and you should be able to get an idea of what you options/chances, are. God Bless.
2006-07-25 04:51:28 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Technically, the back child support isn't owed to you. It's owed to the person that raised you. My guess is it would be your mother. So even if you got a lawyer.. your mother would have to sue him, then give the money to you. You didn't raise yourself, pay your rent, food, electric, clothing, shampoo, toothpaste ect. ect.
If the support order is in a different state, don't bother. Indiana doesn't enforce support orders from other states. That's why my ex lives there.
2006-07-25 07:12:17 · answer #3 · answered by Mary J 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not sure about Indiana, but they can in Canada, so maybe its the same.
Most cities and towns have a free legal service for people who do not have the income to pay for legal advice. There are also toll-free hotlines to ask questions.
Look in the phone book under Lawyers, and there should also be a listing for Legal Referral Services.
2006-07-25 04:18:32 · answer #4 · answered by K M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The thing is, support is never meant for the child directly. Support is meant to help SUPPORT the custodial parent care for the child. The money is meant to go into the residential budget for all expenses. The custodial parent needs to go to the Title IV-D office at their local courthouse and apply for support assistance. It is $25.00 and they will take over and try to get the order enforced. Good Luck!
2006-07-25 04:19:29 · answer #5 · answered by working mom of 3 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There have actually been cases in the past where the Children have become of adult age and have sued for back support and won.
Laws vary in different States on how to go about it but you have a case.
2006-07-25 04:48:33 · answer #6 · answered by MSJP 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, Only the 18 yr olds moma can go back and get the
support.
2006-07-25 04:18:13 · answer #7 · answered by sunflare63 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
good luck,,, at age 35 some still have not seen back child support,,, if your going to sue,, do it now,, don't wait,,,,,,, some men will go to jail or leave the country to keep from supporting their children,,, their usually the ones screaming the loudest about abortion,,,,,,,,,,
2006-07-25 04:16:05 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In most states you can. Yes indeedy. Contact your local Friend of the Court and they will stear you right.
2006-07-25 04:14:47 · answer #9 · answered by kaplah 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This was your mother's job to do. Check with your local officials as to statue of limitations in these matters.
2006-07-25 04:15:28 · answer #10 · answered by dulcern4u 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋