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2-18 years, depending on the state, but a growning number of judges are taking the stance of Judge David Grey Ross, Commissioner of the Federal Office of Child Support Enforcement in opposing the practice.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoIn theory, you can ask for support retroactive to the child's birth. The courts will look at several factors, including when the father became aware of the child, what agreement(s) existed between you and what support he has already given, in deciding the amount of retroactive support.
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∙ 14y agoAll the way back to when the child was born. You still will owe back child support after the child turns 18.
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∙ 13y agoGenerally, two years or the date of birth of the child, whichever occurred later. However, in theory, retroactive support could be awarded as far back as 18 years.
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∙ 12y agoHe could be ordered to pay retroactive support to the child's date of birth, although that almost never happens in practice. It depends on the facts of the case.
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∙ 11y agoIt depends on the state but in most states back support can only be claimed back to the day the person filed for the child support. Check your state law.
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How far can you go back and get child support from a?
Generally, child support is only "backdated" to the date the custodial parent files for support.
Does Michigan has a statue of limitions for back child support?
As far as I know there is no statute of limitations for past-due child support anywhere in the U.S.
Can child support go back as far as child birth14yrs?
yes it can for they want to be more innderpendant and show you that they can be responsible
If child support hasn't been ordered and the child is now 14 how far back can the courts go to make you pay back child support in Texas.?
Five years, unless the mother was on welfare. see link
Are you responsible for past due child support if you were never ordered by the court to pay child support?
IN LOUISIANA BACK PAY ONLY GOES BACK TO WHEN THEY FIRST GET A CHILD SUPPORT ORDER STARTED. SO IF YOU GET PAPERS IN MARCH, BACK PAY ONLY GOES SO FAR AS WHEN SHE FIRST SIGN UP. NOW IF SHE SIGNED UP 12 YEARS AGO THEN YOR BACK PAY STARTS FROM 12 YEARS AGO.
What if child has a child and receives federal aid and child support?
If a custodial parent receives child support for the benefit of a minor child, and that minor child has a child themselves, they can receive child support for their child, however, as far as federal aid, they are required to disclose the child support the custodial parent receives for their benefit as income.
In indiana can a judge go 14 years back on child support?
In Indiana, an award may be retroactive to the date of the child's birth if the parents were never married. If they were, retroactive child support may be awarded from the time the parents separated. So if either applies, yes they can go back that far and even further depending on the circumstances.
If child support was never paid Can a mother sue for back child support after a child is grown up?
The child has no legal recourse. The mother should be the one to sue because she has been responsible financially for the child all of those years. The laws may be different in your state, but I doubt you will get far. Consult a lawyer.
My dad left my mom when me and my sister where very young i heard he was married but he has never gotten a divorce from my mom-plus he has never paid child support to her what are her rights?
IF he can be located--- as far as child support is concerned - if your mother takes him to court, after the facts of the case (abandonment - no support - etc) are presented, THEORETICALLY - she could be awarded back child support from the date of his abandonment until you and your sister turned 18. As far as any re-marriage is concerned - - IF he was, in fact, re-married - he could be charged with "Bigamy," which is an entirely separate matter.
If a child was 18 at the time of his accidental death can the mother sue for backed child support?
As far as a new claim? No, that ended when the child turned 18.
hello,my husband health is getting worse and we do not file married filing jointly because he owes over 40,000 in child support rears.if he becomes deceased would l have to pay his owed taxes what about his child support rears ?
No, you would not be responsible for his back taxes since you did not file jointly but the IRS can put a lien on anything he left you. As far as child support, you are not in any way responsible for that.
Father not on birth certificate. Does a father have to pay back child support after positive DNA test 13 yrs later?
Every state has a statute of limitations as far as determining paternity and the length of time for obligation to pay retroactive child support varies from state to state as well. You would need to provide your state of residence and your child's current age for an accurate answer.
