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Yes, once paternity of the child has been established the custodial parent can file suit for child support at any time until the child reaches the legal age of majority and in a few exceptional cases after that time. The majority of US states do, however, have a statute of limitations relating to the amount of time the custodial parent has to file to collect support arrearages.

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Q: If you did not request child support at the time of the order can you collect it later?
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What if child in Texas is 19 and his class graduates and he does not are you still responsible for child support?

It depends. Texas statue states 18 or graduation from high school whichever is later. However, if the child has purposely not attended school, etc...you can request a review and stop child support.


How do you collect a judgment by an out of state court in Arkansas?

Can the state of Texas collect on a court order for arrearage for child support from the state of Arkansas even though the state of Arkansas has a statual of limitation which is three years and five years if the child is eighteen but the mother didn't open a child support case with the state of Texas fourteen years later


When a custodial parent chooses not to receive child support can they ask for back child support years later?

It is unlikely that this would be regarded as a reasonable request. PROVIDED the previous agreement (choice) can be proved. However they could ask for it going forward.


Is it legal for a spouse to give up the right to collect child support and can they change their mind at a later date and start collecting again?

By law, yes they can choose to not receive child support. By law, they should not be coerced into doing this. If things change, they may go to court to get it reinstated. You can always put the same amount as the child support into a 529 account for the child's college.


Can son sue you for child support 25 years later?

No, there is no need for child support this late.


If a child turns 18 does the father that didn't pay child support still owe back child support to the mother in SC?

The obligation ends when the child reaches 18 years of age or the child graduates from high school, whichever occurs later. A child will also automatically be ineligible for child support if that child is removed from disability status by a court order. There is no upper age limit for graduating from high school, but in most states it's age 19. see link


What is the age when child support stop in Arkansas?

In Arkansas, child support ends when the child turns 18 or graduates high school, which ever is later. If the child turns 18 in Feb. of his/her senior year, child support goes on until graduation. If the child turn 18 in July after graduating, child support goes on until the child's 18th birthday.


When does child support end in Texas?

Child support in Texas ends when the child reaches the age of 18 or graduates from high school whichever comes LAST. Additionally, if the child marries or becomes emancipated you can request that your support payments stop.


Can a non custodial parent be required to pay child support 31 years later?

Only past-due support (support that accrued during the child's minority).


Do you still have to pay Child support for high school drop out in Missouri?

Generally, the obligation ends when the child reaches 18 years of age or the child graduates from high school, whichever occurs later. A child will also automatically be ineligible for child support if that child marries, is removed from disability status by a court order, or the child dies.


What age do you have to pay child support till in Texas?

There is no child support after a child turns 18 in Texas, unless the child has not graduated high school.


Do you still have to pay child support if the child is 18 but incarcerated?

Depends on your state laws on when support ends, however if it runs later, file a motion for emancipation.