We live in the state of Penna.
2006-08-11 03:58:33 · 19 answers · asked by giggi 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Government
It depends on the laws in your state, you may have to consult a lawyer. However, I know that in Ohio, if the court ordered the father to pay child support and he never did, then you CAN take him to court and force him to pay delinquent child support, no matter how old the child is.
2006-08-11 04:04:59 · answer #1 · answered by Robin J. Sky 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If there was never an order for him to pay when the child young the now you are out of luck.....if that is the case I think it is wrong for you to want to try now....you didn't ask when you should have and now it seems to me you are just after money and not the wellfare of the child...who at 43 should be able to take care of himself...on the other had if there was an order for child support then you should be able to go after it...however I still feel that if you waited this long the you are only after money and not the welfare of you child....I am sure if you do get paid you won't give the money to you kid...which is where it should go because that is what child support is for. You will probly take some big vacation or something.
2006-08-11 04:09:53 · answer #2 · answered by yetti 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am 33 and my mother never recieved child support from my father. She worked hard to get me the things I needed and cried many nights when she could not. She did it alone and it is not fair but I appreciate everything she has done for me.
As for my father, I don't care if I ever see or hear from him. There was a time I did, I felt bad for myself because I felt I was missing something. I blamed him not being their for failed relationships, my inability to fit in with my friends with fathers, but I am over that now.
I always tell myself he gave up the wrong one. His other daughters never finished high school got pregnant and live on welfare.
I put myself though school, earned a Master's degree and have a successful career, nice home and can now provide for the mother that has given me so much.
Take that old man!
2006-08-11 04:08:09 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In most states it doesn't matter how old the child is, if you raised him/her from birth until 18, 21 if they were still enrolled in school, you can get child support for those years. your first step is to child with your local DSS office, or even call family court, they can help you as well. just because you are in your 50s,60s, 70s, doesn't automatically give up your right to compensation for raising a child alone. do some research, you'll be pleasantly surprised.
2006-08-11 04:06:45 · answer #4 · answered by Athera78 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I understand your wanting to get back some money. After all, you probably did without a lot of stuff because you were supporting the child by yourself. As another already said, if you had a support order in place in the past, he is still liable for it. If not, who knows. I suggest you contact your county court trustee's office and ask. That is who represents the custodial parents in Kansas, so maybe in your state as well.
2006-08-11 04:05:02 · answer #5 · answered by jboatright57 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you had a legal, court ordered child support order, and he did not pay it, you are still legally entitled to the amount he owes. You would need to contact the Friend of the Court in the county your order is in to ask for enforcement.
If you did not have a court ordered judgement, then no, you will not be able to collect it.
I have a friend whos father did not pay, and when she was 25 the state made him sell his house or go to jail. Her mother gave her the money, letting her know it was for all the things she couldn't afford to give her when she was young.
2006-08-11 04:06:39 · answer #6 · answered by hopethathelps 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Are you out of your mind or living in a fantasy island? As someone has already answered, a person above 18 cannot be considered for any such claims! Just ask your 43-year-old child to support you and take care of you.
2006-08-11 04:19:49 · answer #7 · answered by Sami V 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How could you possibly want or expect child support for a 43 year old because you're about 25 years too late, you're hardy still supporting them are you?
2006-08-11 04:02:09 · answer #8 · answered by Katie 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nah, i'm particular you may. an same component surpassed off with my brothers....Their father under no circumstances paid up on newborn-help so my mom can't get that from him being that my brothers are over 21 yet they themselves can go and verify out to get that back newborn-help from their father, it is funds that become rightfully theirs a million. If my children are 18 years of age or older, i can under no circumstances convey jointly my back newborn help. fake! in additional than a number of states, there is not any statute of dilemma (the time in which you may convey jointly) on the alternative of back newborn help. Even contained in the states the position there's a statute of dilemma, the era of time you may convey jointly must be prolonged because each and every antisocial fee of kid help is "with out delay" a judgment. nationwide newborn help has accrued on cases 40 years previous.
2016-11-29 22:13:21 · answer #9 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The support is for your child not you. He owes your daughter. I know it was tough to raise her without support. I went through the same thing. We made it without the loser who did not take responsibility for his own flesh and blood. I don't want his money or support, I don't need it NOW, I needed it THEN. But I feel he DOES OWE HIS CHILD for back support for the hard knocks his child had to learn due to his irresponsibility. One good thing came of this. MY child is a good parent, provider, companion, and knows how to take responsibility for his own actions.
2006-08-11 04:16:34 · answer #10 · answered by Vida 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋