HE RAN . AND NOW i FOUND HIM..IM IN MARYLAND..I WAS TOLD IF YOU NEVER FILED FOR CHILD SUPPORT. YOU CANT GET IT ..IS THIS TRUE...I WANT BACK PAY..he live in washington d.c.....what can i do ....thanks to him ..i cant really afford a lawyer.....
2007-06-20 19:07:30 · 11 answers · asked by TOUCH 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Under law the legal doctrine of "latches" would prevent you from bringing suit for child support at this late date. However, if the father ever promised to pay you and then didn't pay, you may be able to go after him as an ordinary debtor. This will work only if you made regular demands for payment at least every seven years. Speak to a lawyer in your area about this angle.
2007-06-20 19:16:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Although Steve was correct regarding Laches (a right that is not exercised is lost) he was incorrect regarding any such promise whether verbal or in writing.
Laches would still apply in such a case.
Also, the child has no legal standing to sue for support at any time unless as a matter of arrears and in the case that you were dead and the child was filing a judgement suit on behalf of the estate.
In your situation, you have a particular amount of time after the subject child turns 18 to file for support. The maximum time I have seen in statute is 4 years. Therefore, the issue is moot.
2007-06-21 09:19:26 · answer #2 · answered by hexeliebe 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should have filed when the child was still a child. There is no reason why you should try to seek child support now. Your son/daughter is grown and presumably out on his/her own.
Child support is not meant to benifit the parent, but the child. It is not a reward for putting up with your ex, or for raising your child. It is not something you deserve. In fact it's not about you at all.
2007-06-21 02:19:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Once a child has reached the age of 18 , only the child can sue for back child support. If you never filed for it, odds are even the child can't sue for anything.
2007-06-21 02:11:09 · answer #4 · answered by kitty_cat_claws_99 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
You should have did that when the child was first born.
2007-06-21 02:36:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not unless you already have something filed and valid from years ago. Otherwise it's "to gone to long." SORRY
2007-06-21 02:12:26 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It might be a little late for that now.
2007-06-21 02:20:36 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
hey there what do you wan't to do with child support his already grown up
2007-06-21 02:12:24 · answer #8 · answered by cutie 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no it is a little too late, get a job.
2007-06-21 02:27:21 · answer #9 · answered by King Midas 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think you're kinda late
2007-06-21 02:10:02 · answer #10 · answered by man_in_the_box2590 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋