Okay, I am now 20 years old. My mother left when I was 2 years old. she never paid child support. We recently got in contact with each other and now she chooses to stay out of my life. I feel as though since she does not want to be in my life anymore then she needs to pay backpay for child support. Oh yeah I have a brother also, she left him also. My father has raised us both, and we r fine but I feel as though since she wants no part in our life then she should help out in some sort of way. Am I wrong for trying to take her for child support allthough I am now 20. I would also like to know how do I go about filing? I dont know who to call, or anything, please help me! Also the reason why I dont know what or how to do it is because she lives in Texas and I live in Maryland... so what do I do?
2006-12-26 03:44:45 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
i believe its your father who has to file, for it is he whom supported you guys all of these years.
contact your local Legal Aid Office. they are in all states and most counties. they go on a sliding scale so are free to most. look in your phone book or call the county court clerks office and ask if they have it. if not, call your state bar assoc and ask for it.
also, all monies that are collected are owed to your father (or whom ever raised you). it doesnt matter how old you are...even if you were married now. its Child Support, not Child Trust Fund.
here are some links. just click on your state and find the section you need... child support, etc.
2006-12-28 03:56:05 · answer #1 · answered by Yvette B yvetteb 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've heard about this happening, you would have to check with a lawyer.
Here's the thing, yes you can get garnishments for the rest of her life, and yes you may even get tax intercepts. The question, however, is this; do you really want to make this person that big of a part of your life? In most cases, you'll be shoving that needle into that turnip screaming "Give me some blood darnit!" and giving yourself more stress than it's worth.
Sometimes the best revenge is living well.
2006-12-29 19:08:07 · answer #2 · answered by John F 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ALL U HAVE 2 DO IS IF U HAVE A COMPUTER GO ON-LINE TO WWW.CHILDSUPPORT.COM OR CALL INFORMATION AND TELL THEM U NEED THE # TO THE CHILD SUPPORT OFFICE. I LIVE OUT IN THE BRONX SO I CAN'T GIVE U THE # BECAUSE I AM PRETTY MUCH SURE IT'S DIFFERENT BUT CALL INFO. AND THEY WILL GIVE U THE #. ONCE U GET THE # AND CALL EXPLAIN TO THEM UR SITUATION AND THEY WILL TELL U WHAT 2 DO. GOOD LUCK
2006-12-26 11:53:46 · answer #3 · answered by Baby Gurl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hey its time to put the cup down and move on life is not always fair and if you did get money is would be your father not your i know how you feel you cant make someone love you this is good time to tell your dad how much you care about him for take care of you good luck
2006-12-26 12:01:23 · answer #4 · answered by nightman122554 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds pretty greedy to me. If I were you, I would leave it alone. You cant punish her for not being in your life by trying to make her pay money. That isnt your money even if it could be done. Your FATHER is the one due the money not you.
2006-12-26 11:51:54 · answer #5 · answered by an88mikewife 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think that it would have to be your father to file. I would talk to some one at your court haouse, in the family court system
2006-12-26 11:49:47 · answer #6 · answered by Right Wing Extremist 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋