public child support records?

Question

Can a court order for child support go back from 1995 to 1984, if no other court order is present even when the order is closed for two years ?

Answer 1

Child support cases often get opened and payments ordered from years ago. This is even true when no previous order has been issued. The State of Florida sued my wifes ex (she didn't know where he lived) for 17 years back support. The "child" is now 23 and the ex is still paying back support. This happens more now, since parents are getting their kids enrolled in State Health Insurance programs. The State takes the issue to court.

Answer 2

In the states with which I am familiar, the law says they can go back and reduce back child support to a judgment as long as the child is under the age of 18. If the child is over the age of 18, the ability to do this has expired.

You sleep on your rights, you lose them.

** Note: This is a general discussion of the subject matter of your question and not legal advice. Local laws or your particular situation may change the general rules. For a specific answer to your question you should consult legal counsel with whom you can discuss all the facts of your case. **

Answer 3

They can always go back. There's been cases of children who are now adults & the State finds the father & orders back child support from birth to 18. If the State finds that you were the father & that you had wages then it's fair game.

Answer 4

If you owe back child support, even if your children are now adults, it may be possible to still collect the back support.

Some states there may be a statute of limitation, and in other states there may be no time limit on collecting back child support.

Answer 5

Maybe.. Call an attorney..

Answer 6

Yes they can and do.