Can I collect back child support if the child is now 25 years old?
609033
First visit http://ocse.dhr.georgia.gov/portal/site\n\nTheir FAQ link is http://ocse.dhr.georgia.gov/portal/site/DHR-OCSE/menuitem.fdaf90bdfb488bd18e738510da1010a0/?vgnextoid=e22a29d6dce10010VgnVCM100000bf01010aRCRD\n\nIf you filed for child support and it's been unpaid, there should be no limitations set on when you can collect.  \n\nHere's what the Georgia site says about enforcement:\n\n"The Office of Child Support Services has many administrative enforcement actions available including automatic wage withholding, drivers and professional license suspension, tax refund and lottery intercept, referral to credit bureaus and collection agencies. Contempt actions are usually taken when administrative enforcement actions have failed. The agent assigned to your case makes the decision regarding which enforcement tools to use."
78672
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.
1145913
you will recieve some money for each child under 18 that is the biological child of the mother.  this will be based on the amount of disabiltity the mother recieves monthly.
45286
They can continue untill the amount due is paid off. If you are falling behind, it sounds like you are paing less than your monthly obligation, you should atleast pay that. Once your obligation to pay suppor thas stopped (may not be 18, will continue untill HS grad atleast even if over 18, may continue in to college...) then you would still have to pay any amounts that you have not already paid.\n\nIf your child support obligation is out of line with your income, you should discuss the issue with a lawyer. You may be able to get your monthly amount reduced.
602600
You may not be able to, but the court can.  Is he under court order to pay child support?  Ask an attorney to follow up.\n\nI wish you Peace.
62250
You need to file a Motion requesting a reduction of Child Support. You need to do it sooner than later, because the Courts only cut you slack, from the day you file, not for back pay. Then they come up with an affordable payment plan that works within your budget.
569661
Courts Can Order Payment of College Expenses Even Though the Child Has Reached Majority.\nAt one time, majority was reached at age 21. When it was reduced by law to age 18, a new problem was presented: Could the court order a parent to pay for his or her children's college expenses as child support, despite the fact that they would be over 18 when the payments were made? In most states, that question has been answered in the affirmative - if the parent has sufficient resources - although the courts are not required to make such orders.\n\nwas there an agreement to provide support for college filed with the courts? if you are not financially able to pay the college expenses , no they cannot make you. They do not court order married custodial parents to pay college if they are where they are able to or not. I do not think they can force you to, or kids all over would be suing parents for financial payment for college.
482344
Could be looking into the earnings of the parent paying support. Depends on jurisdiction how often that can be adjusted up or down (usually up.)
990401
I know how you feel...my ex stopped paying for our 3 children too.  The minute I met the man I am currently with(13 years) he stopped paying any support, luckily my new man had no problem helping me support the children.  They are now 22, 24 and 26, and they have little respect for their father, but great respect for their step dad. Any man can be a father it takes a real man to be a Dad!
677647
Normally parents can have joint custody and one parent be the primary caregiver.  This person can be awarded child support.  If the parents are splitting the care of the child with so many days between parents then you probably won't.  Normally you can check with your attorney or sometimes the state you reside in has an agency which helps to collect child support and can best advise you.  Normally parents have to resort to this when they can't mutually decide how to divide financial responsibilities for the child.
208025
No way!!! You have no financial responsibility for a boyfriend's children. If you were married, then it would be possible to take you both to court. Even then, I think income for child support can only be based on what HE earns or what you have for joint assets.
557657
it depends what the laws are in your area. for me in alberta canada, i was told they have a clause where if they think the man quits his job in order to avoid paying support, the totals will just keep adding up until he gets another job and then he will owe even more. but, thats what they say and it doesnt often seem to work out where the courts get him to pay more of the back support. another thing they do here is that if someone owes a lot of back child support, when they go to renew their driver's license, they cant until they pay back what they owe. but i dont hear much about if that actually works or not and if they move to a different province, its even harder. \n\ni would assume that if he cannot pay right now due to quitting his job, the money he owes would just pile up until he gets another one, but im not sure how they work for back-support. you would have to contact someone in your region to find out.
333959
Depends on your state...Here in Nebraska Legal Majority age is 19. Most states it is 18, but there are special circumstances in most custody agreements that support is necessary through high school. Sounds to me like your daughter needs a swift kick in the pants! It is a very difficult thing to deal with...watching your daughter self-destruct but it sounds like you have no choice. IF she was still living with her father you should be giving him money towards her support...if she is "on her own" in her own apartment, you have no obligation to pay an 18yr olds rent. \n  I would tell her she is on her own...IF she wants to come home and finish High School she can...but if she wants to be a Junkie...she is on her own. She can move into the Dope mans house, get a job, or join the army. All you can do is keep a light on and pray...but you dont have to pay...
1090504
The mother would only get child support from the time the case is filed for child support...I know this because I waited eight years to file on my now exboyfriend and could not get back child support, it started from the date I filed, and more than likely it will start from the date she filed...You will need to contact your division of child support enforment or contact juvi-courts in your state and get the process started before the child gets older.   good luck.
902819
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).
206299
Are you talking about take into consideration when determining child support?? A rule of thumb if you create a child you are responsible for raising and providing for that child. It is sad that so many people get out of the true responsibility of having children by dropping a check in the mail once a month...and some people don't even do that much. You by the way should be receiving child support from the mother of the three children in your custody unless she signed her rights away to you or lost all parental rights in a court of law. I respect you for caring for your three children in your custody, it's not often that you find a man with sole custody. However if these other children are yours, you will also be responsible for them financially and should really consider being a part of their lives. You may regret it later in life if you don't and those children will grow up wondering why they aren't good enough for you. You will probably also be required to pay back support. A friend of mine that never knew he had gotten someone pregnant was asked to take a paternity test when the little girl was 12 years old, in the mean time, my friend had gotten married and had 4 children of his own...he was still required to pay back child support and has to continue paying until the child's 18th birthday. Good Luck.
1001623
Had you not fallen behind on child support then they wouldn't be threatening you with jail time or license suspension.  It takes serious arrears for them to do that. My ex has been behind since 97 and the state doesn't do a thing to him. \n\nIf someone doesn't pay child support, then he or she deserves to go to jail. It's no different than child neglect. Children are expensive to raise.