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by Anonymous on November 5th, 2007

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I was wondering I just turned 19 and I wanted to take my father to court for 10 years worth of child support I was wondering my mother doesn't want anything to do with it but I think I am entitled to that money to use for college could I take him to court

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  • by suzycue on January 11th, 2008

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    Hey, there....you haven't been back for a long time. Hope nobody turned you off this website. It can be very helpful. There are a handful of idiots on here...but that's OK.
    How did you deal with your issue?

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  • by Krys on November 6th, 2007

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    It may also depend on the state that you are in. Some states consider back-owed support to be owed to the parent (who presumably made up the difference when not receiving the support), and some states consider it an asset of the child. A good family law attorney can determine whether you qualify to pursue this on your own.

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  • by Anonymous on November 5th, 2007

    Anonymous

    Was the child support previously court ordered, and just never paid? If so, you can. If not, there is a statue of limitation that will limit how far back you can sue for. Furthermore, you will have a hard time proving how much he should have been paying.

    Also, you should consider whether or not you can collect if you win. If your father has no assets, a judgment won't do you much good.

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  • by suzycue on November 5th, 2007

    suzycue

    Good idea...you have a right to that money and your mother may have to be involved as a witness to swear that she never received any child support. You must get a family lawyer to represent you. Go for it....'deadbeat dad' needs to feel some consequence of his decisions.

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