my dad left right before i was 2 years old and me and my mom wanted to try to get child support money from him but he lives in mexico, we can contact him but is there any we can get like back owed child support? if so how much can we get? its been 14 years he never paied
2007-09-09 14:43:04 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
Back child support really does not exist anymore. Which really SUCKS!! The best bet is call an attorney or if you can not afford one you can always call your local child support enforcement office. They do the work for you. But if you know where he is at it willbe much easier. the process can take up to 6 months but in the end it is worth it. Also like in our case, I went through child support enforcment the "hearing" can actually be done over the phone. We had ours done this way it makes it easy for those that do not live in the same county as yourself. Hope this has helped
2007-09-09 14:54:23 · answer #1 · answered by Belle 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Don't know what state you are in, the laws differ in each state. I would have your mom contact the state dept of health and human services where you live. It may even be the revenue dept. in your state. The amount owed to you depends on many factors. Did your mom have a child support court order? That would help determine the amount. If she did not they will have to figure out how much income your dad has had over the years.,then there are calculations that they do If he has any other kids.
I would start with that, If that doesn't help try supportkids.com
It is a plus if you know where he is, I don't know where my ex is and he now owes my son thousands of dollars. GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!
2007-09-10 13:48:32 · answer #2 · answered by allmightyjaz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may have to contact the Mexican government on this one. I'm not sure if you can get anything from him until he comes back into the states or not. Have you asked your family's lawyer about this? They should be able to lead you in the right direction.
2007-09-09 21:55:50 · answer #3 · answered by zoe1594 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
get a lawyer i am not sure if they can get it or whatever cause i know mexico is bad country to try stuff but you never know. its worth is and he can get it maybe and be sent to send it. try
2007-09-12 22:31:21 · answer #4 · answered by Tsunami 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋