I am 23 years old and I never lived with my father. He would send my mom some money under the books each month and we never filed for child support. Would we be able to take him to court for all the years of unpayed child support or is it too late? Not to mention, he has been a doctor my whole life and owes us way more than he used to send us each month. Please advise?
2006-08-07 10:12:47 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
First, one is only legally permitted to provide legal advice if he/she is licensed in that state. Any opinions set forth below are merely ideas/guidelines based upon basic principals followed in the majority of states, and should not be construed as legal advice. For legal advice, you should consult with an attorney licensed in your state.
Having said that, you need to check the statute of limitations for child support actions in your state. You have been an adult for five years, and my guess is that the statute of limitations has expired.
If the statute of limitations has not expired, you need to talk to your attorney about the proper method of obtaining child support for all 18 years of your minority.
As with most rights, they can be waived either intentionally (or unintentionally). The statute of limitations is intended to prevent claims from being asserted long after the damage has been done, and to allow all sides a fair opportunity to present their case without the evidence becoming too stale. There are a very very limited number of exceptions to the statutes of limitations, none of which would appear to apply in your case. You should, however, consult with an attorney, for if your claim is not barred, the amount at stake could be substantial.
2006-08-07 10:20:57 · answer #1 · answered by robert_dod 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Honestly once you reach the age of 18 he is no longer responsible for your well being. However, since there was never any legal document or requirement for child support, your mother can try to get the back pay without any penalties.
In my opinion, I think your mom will probably spend more on this than she will actually receive.
2006-08-07 10:17:57 · answer #2 · answered by tinydancer42001 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As far as I know, it is too late now to do anything about it. Check with a family attorney if you want serious, accurate legal advice.
2006-08-07 10:17:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably not.
The statute of limitation in filing any kind of legal claim is usually 5 years. so it has probably ran and you cannot bring the action.
2006-08-07 10:39:07 · answer #4 · answered by hq3 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dang your 23 now, go earn your own way quit worrying about what you think someone owes you. Get a job !!
2006-08-07 10:20:15 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that your mom can sue him but I'm not to sure about you.I would go and speck to someone who can help you,
2006-08-07 10:17:46 · answer #6 · answered by Mary M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no your grown up now to late
2006-08-07 10:17:41 · answer #7 · answered by idontkno 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no
2006-08-07 10:19:43 · answer #8 · answered by drugsandgrapes 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No comments to this question please.
2006-08-07 10:17:24 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋