by the way, i am grown now. he never paid child support. he wasn't then, but he is now on disability.... if me or my mom can sue, would we get for the whole 18 years?
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Please verify with your state, but here in California, he owes it until it is paid. Your Mom is the payee, so you as the child can't get it, but she doesn't need to pay for an attorney. Have her get in touch with the Family Services department of your local court house and they should have free instructions on how to file a claim, maybe even offer a free class to walk her through it. Based on his income it may be a stupid small amount, just a few bucks a month, or they may seize his assets and she'll get a big chunk all at once. The good thing is they can seize his income tax returns and charge him interest. It's definately worth looking into. Good for your Mom for being such a trooper and taking care of you by herself!
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Your husband should be getting Social Security Disability soon.  It may take up to a year, but you will get back pay after SSI determination is final.  You will be sent a check for each of your children.  Your attorney should have told you this.  He also should be getting some sort of disability from his job.  Look into this.  Don't listen to your husband.  He is an A$$ to say the least.  There will be back child support given to you. Don't you worry.  First you will have to get registered with SSI so they know you will be the beneficiary of the payments.  They can be directly put into your checking account every month.
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Well the only support group I know is Alanon its also for people who use drugs, booze, but it's also there to help with other problems you have with in your family. \nAs far as the child support issue.. How many kids did they have together?? If it's only one it's only 17% of the gross if it's more then one then the % goes up accordingly to the # of kids. And she can't keep taking him back to court once it's been in front of the judge. Unless he's gotten a large settlement, raise of more then 3% over and above of what he was making. Also get a hold of Legal Aid they can give you some advice on the matter or send you in the right direction. Well if she receives food stamps, public aid etc then she really has no right to ask for more money unless he gets a letter stating that he needs to increase the child support and only by the order of the court, judge etc can that be done. She's giving you a bunch of BS. I've been through this with my X-HUSBAND and I've been paying him Child Support so I know what you're feeling. Been there done it.  I hope this has helped?? If there is any thing else please feel free to contact me at    mr_djman2006@yahoo.com    I'm Dawne Good Luck. \nP.S. Check out this web site I think it also might help you out. Later
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You are not required to pay support for children that are not your own or your legal responsibility.  You may want to consult a CPA or do file separately (depending on how much he actually owes in child support arrears).  You also, on another note, will want to advise him to begin making payments because he could be liable for a garnishment of his wages up to 25%.  Could your household survive on 25% less in earnings from him?  Best of luck with a difficult situation.
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sounds like mother is no good. if he is an adult why is dad still paying child support? money should go to son automatically! maybe son should go to FOTC and dispute that case. let me know if you need my help. ntjack02@yahoo.com. and good luck god bless you.
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go to the court system and tell them about your child support and that he has not been paying and that you want him to start paying and then you get a order against him for all of that and above. then see how he likes that.
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Call the state child support department. I live in Oregon. I had to file one claim for current child support and then file another claim for the years that have already passed.
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5 yeara of that? yickes and ouch for the kids, this cant be good for any of you and ther family..its so sad.\n\nAnyways, go to lawyers.com, they can help you find one in your state.\n\ngood luck and make sure you have the best interrest in the kids ( i wouldnt drag my kids through that, him and i compromised and the kids are happy )
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If your mother received child support from the State in lieu of money from your dad, then she has nothing else coming and the State will go after him to recoup the monies they paid your mother.\n\nIf she received nothing, then it is a matter of the court and she (not you) must hire an attorney who is familiar with the procedures to go after him.
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No.  The state should have went after him once you became a ward.  The $ would be owed to the state but not to you.  Sorry for your situation but it may be best to move on.  He's not entitled to any part of your life now that you are emancipated.  If you don't want him around then get a restraining order.
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1.  Prison-  Depends on what he did.\n2.  Your Disability - depends on what is wrong. I just had an uncle become a quad parapoligic, one had a heart attack (three surg already) those people deserve disability.  The are not able to work.  I hope you get a fair hearing based on your disabilities.  However, you should be deserving.  Only you know that.\n\n3.  Your daughters.  SSI - that's one for the others.  I have issues with SSI.  There are deserving individuals that will never function in society.  But, there are others that could work, but choose not to.  I too have my own set of problems..... But I work.  My husbands works and I am raising my children to do their part so that I will be able to (when I am 65 and can no longer) or if some indiviual is BORN with physicall and mental challenges that will keep them unable to work.  I think the court could be stricter on the SSI ....  Get these people rehabilitated and get them to work.  You usually know those from birth who will not function in society.  There are those above the rule that develop problems later in life, but those are the unfortunate ones.
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Children of any age resent any "outside" interference from sources such as yourself in their lives.  They always consider that maybe, the parents will return to each other and they will be "one happy family" once again.  And, if by chance, your "man" was widowed, the kids think of you as the "Wicked Witch of the West" trying to replace their mom.  After 2 years, I would think you'd have a better hold on everything, but it appears maybe you and the "man" hasn't really sat down and discussed these matters for the future. But you state, its "your feelings toward the children" that you fear, not their feelings toward you?  Evidently, you can't accept the children and only want kids between you and your man.  Now that's a major problem and if I were you, and can afford it, I'd seek professional help on this matter.  And if you can't afford it, maybe the welfare people in your state might assist in financial matters?  I'd find out ASAP and get this problem either corrected in my own mind, or split with this guy knowing you will never accept his children as yours.
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This is just a guess, but he is 18 - isn't he an adult?  Why would you need a custodial power of attorney?  Wouldn't custodial power of attorney apply only if he were still considered a child legally?\n\nI hope someone responds who knows the legal implicaitons ... good luck with this.
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I am attorney.  This is a difficult fact pattern.  you are 40?  what do you mean that you make 52K but you wont be able if at all.\n\nJust straight on limited facts.  Yes they will make you pay alimony.  Might be lifetime, but that is being curtailed.  You big problems are 16 year marriage, her age and income vs. yours.  If your income falls (a lot) then you might be okay.\n\nIf you get money from being disabled vet, does she get an additional stipend?
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Barbara is right. You need to file in the county where the child resides (and has resided for at least 6 months). And, you can only collect child support that dates back to the date you originally filed for support.\n\nYou can pick up the paperwork at your local Family Court office or you can request assistance from D.S.S. They will help you even if you don't qualify for other services.
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How it's effected HIS life???  How about the 6 years you had to scrape to just get by because he wouldn't get off his sorry a** to take care of his obligations????  DO NOT change anything concerning how you get your child support.  I think the 6 years he didn't pay one red penny told you how he "handles the situation".  As for him having to not pay you child support while your son is with him, he is in arrears and OWES you that money.  It has nothing to do with the summer visit,  just the six years he didn't pay jack squat!  Tell him to kiss your butt and get a freakin' life and live up to his responsibilities.  And I can see why he gets mad when you talk about this, because sometimes the truth hurts, and if being called a sorry father hurts...well....tell him to prove you wrong then YOU hang up on HIM.
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Actually I Knew a couple personally who divorced and had a little boy. After I think it was 1 year or a bit more the man moved back. For whatever reason they lived together (but they didn't remarry) They were quite content as things were. He was still paying his child support and had no problems with that. Nor did she. Too them they said it was like a bank account that he was responsible for and it was just for their daughter. So while he still payed the child support it was all going into this savings account that just had his wife and daughters name on it. Sometimes they used the money for birthdays or doctor's bills. But he said it was helping him focus on the fact that those child support payments were going directly to that account and in essence that account would be used for her colleage education.  So they just lived with that arrangement. But it was their choice and they made it work. (It's been 7 years and they are still doing the same thing).