In Texas can a parent be sued for back child support even if the child has turned 18.?
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Yes.\n\n10 years.\n\nTexas Family Code:\n\n§ 157.005. TIME LIMITATIONS;  ENFORCEMENT OF CHILD SUPPORT.  \n\n(b)  The court retains jurisdiction to confirm the total amount of child support arrearages and render judgment for past-due child support if a motion for enforcement requesting a money judgment is filed not later than the 10th anniversary after the date:\n  \n(1)  the child becomes an adult;  \n\nor\n\n  (2)  on which the child support obligation terminates under the child support order or by operation of law.
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In most cases, you can sue a minor.  However most jurisdictions will that the minor be represented by a "guardian ad litem" appointed by the court.  The exact requirements will vary by state.  Some states also have laws that make the parents liable for some of their childs actions.\n\nNow suing a child might not accomplsh anthing if they don't have any assets or insurance.  You should consult a local lawyer to evaluate your case.
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laws very from state to state. i don't think you can collect support after the child was adopted because the father would have to give up his rights. when he did that he relieves his self of past payments due. most men give up there rights as a father to keep from paying child support. but i would check w/ a lawyer to be on the safe side.
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Contact you states division of child support enforcement to find out, it is different from state to state.In Virginia a child can be up to the age of 21 and still get support if the child is a college student full time and lives at home with the custodial parent
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You cannot stop visitation rights in any ftate unless the parent has a record of abuse toward children. Sometimes visitation can be stopped, other times it has to be supervised. All states are the same, EVERY child has the RIGHT to EACH parent. \n\nDepending on the age of the child can determine if visitation is allowed. Can the child speak for him/herself?\n\nMy ex didn't care to see my children...we even lived 1/2 mile apart. Children grew up not wanting anything to do with him. Their choice...court couldn't change it. \n\nTalk to a lawyer is your BEST shot. Child Support and Visitation do NOT go together. TX can order $5.00/month CS and unlimited, unsupervised visitation; or they can order $1000.00/month and NO visitation. There is no way of knowing unless you have a record of any confirmed abuse to the child. \n\nThe court won't care about father not having interest in child. In fact, they might demand that he does. Good luck, I can feel for you.
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NO!  legally he is not a parent unless the parents have named him as a 'LEGAL guardian'.
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That all depends on what state you are in.  In Texas at 17, your parents can no longer tell you where to live.  Talk to a lawyer in your state to learn exactly what you would have to do.
1015212
I started baby sitting at the age of 12.  I haven't heard of a certain legal  age in Texas.  \n\nI would think that a parent could leave a child alone depending on the maturity level of that child  ..starting around 10 or 11.  I didn't leave mine only to run up to the store and back because I just didn't feel that he would want to stay by herself,and would be lonely\n There are some 15 yr olds that shouldn't be left alone,,,lol.  (sorry guys...but you know who you are//the ones that get into the liquor cabinet.. make prank calls, look up things on the internet that they shouldn't, watch bad movies. etc.
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i'm not sure about other states but in VA the grandparents have to.  My mom works for child support enforcement and she said if they both signed over 'legal' gaurdianship then everything should be ok.  But they have to get child support from both parents not just from the dad or mom.
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MY daughter and her boyfriend got his sister when his father passed away it will be 1year on the 19th of this month. They still have a mother (if you could call her that)alive but she walked away. Now they have to go to court that is what they were told by a Lawyer but since she is 17 they have decided to for go that. So my dear I would say to call social services to see what they suggest. I also live here in flint want to talk any time E-Mail me at kellipremo@sbcglobal.net Good luck
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depends on where you live cause I know in Texas you can move out at 17 and your parents can't do anything about it.
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Unless your child is still in high school, or heading to college - child support is supposed to cease when they are 18.\n\nIf they ARE still in school full time & living at home, then it continues as usual until they are 24 (or no longer living at home, or no longer in school if that happens first)\n\n(I live in PA, thats how it works here...  & I know it's the same in MD too - not sure if it differs elsewhere)
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Until a minor reach the age of 18, his parents are generally responsible for all legal expenses he may incur.  However, as child support is generally scaled to income, it's unlikely a high school student would be asked to pay child support (as his income would be below the minimum limit).  When he finishes school he may be made to pay child support.
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I'm afraid you're stuck.  In the court's view (and mine too), you helped make that child, and, thus, are responsible for helping raise him.  Your ex's response to you, however, is mean and vindictive.  Someday he will find out you are alive and wonder why she lied about you.  Continue the child support for your son's sake.  At least then you can say that in spite of the meaness of his mother, you still did everything you could to help in his rearing.  He will someday understand that it was his mother that forced you out of his life and that it was not your decision.  If you stop child support to spite her, you will hurt your son as well.  If there is to be any hope of a relationship between you and your son when he is eighteen (then your wife can not longer stop you legally), you do not want to hurt him in any way or give your ex any more fuel to use against you.  Be the better person and then stick it to her when you tell your son the truth when he is eighteen!!
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If he had her sign a 8332, then there should be no trouble.\nIf the kid didn't live with him 6 month and he got the earned income credit, then he can be in big trouble. Because he can claim his son, but there are a few credits that you had to have him live with the boy for 6 month out of the year.
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If he cannot even send you child support, you shouldn't worry too much about him; getting a lawyer, paying court cost and harassing you over the new situation. If he does, you have the benefit because you have been raising your daughter from no help from him. I would ask him to sign over the rights to you as full guardianship and let him know he will not have to worry about back child support.\n\n* I may have misread: If he does pay the child support, he may be able to do this. Does he want to see the child often? Maybe you could soften him up with not having to pay anymore if he gives up his parental rights.
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Contact that states Child Support Enforcement Unit and ask them.  They can best answer your question.