Back child support and stepparent adoption?

Question

The father of my daughter and I separated when she was 6 months old and I eventually moved 150 miles away with her. I did not file for child support until 11 months later when I went back to school and the CRSU began the process for me. They were unable to find him to serve him the papers until over a year later and to this date (almost 2 yrs after the process was started) I have not received child support. In that time, my daughter has not seen her biological father and does not know who he is and he has made no effort to contact her. I was recently married and my husband has filed to adopt my daughter who is now 3 yrs old. If he agrees to the adoption (or doesn't respond and his rights are terminated), do I still have a right for back child support either from the date we separated or the date the CRSU began the filing process? I have been told I do not since there was never an order in place and it was my decision to move her away from him.

To clarify the move: The biological father supported our move and I drove her to see him every other weekend for a few months. However, with him not paying child support and the fact that I ended up paying for him whenever we went to see him, that process could not continue. He made absolutely no effort to come and see her even though he knew where we lived and that he was welcome. He moved and changed his phone number without notification to me, no forwarding address given and doesn't answer emails. So, in my opinion I tried but it appears that he does not want to take responsibility for her.

Answer 1

Talk to an attorney. You can get a free consultation.

My thoughts are so grateful your child has a daddy now willing to take her and be her Father and forget the other guy.

That don't mean be rude or anything cause there could be a day she will want to find him and that is OK.
Cause she will figure it all out on her own who stuck in there for her in the long haul of life.

Best wishes to you.

Answer 2

There are many variables here as each state has different support laws. Here in Washington there is a presumption that each parent is responsible to provide support for their children. As such back support can be ordered even if an original court order was not in place. Other states may not have this. You may want to speak with CRSU as they appear to be involved in the process. They may be able to give you answers or refer you to someone that can.

Good luck!

Answer 3

First of all, you created the situation in the first place by removing the child from any contact with the father. Once his rights are terminated, you are not entitled to back child support. So, decide what you want more. A father for the child or $$ from a guy who has been unable to see her.

Answer 4

If there is an order in place or in case you have a rfile from the youngster help workplace indicating an enforcement order, how lots he could be giving a month and how lots is backed up, etc., then sure you're entitled to the returned baby help. If there's no enforcement order on the time of the step discern adoption then i don't think of you will take delivery of the returned help. Your husband might then be legally and financially her discern and in charge for her. sturdy success!

Answer 5

I would recommend you call a local lawyer for a free 30 minute consultation on the matter. It's the best way to get the right answer. Good luck.

Answer 6

Different states have different laws concerning this point. the most prevelant one is that you will not get it - once your husband becomes the child's parent her birth certificate will show him as the father. Thus releasing her sperm donor from all rights & obligations.