First, you need to check your state's statute of limitations for enforcing child support orders to see if it's possible to do anything at this point.
AnswerIf you made it this far with out his support, why dwell on it now? Even though he should pay, let him be a part of your life. He probably doesn't have many years left on him. By making him pay, you would make him want to be distant. If you want to have a relationship with him, get it go. If you want money, make him pay.what do I do if my child's father is no where to be found what do I do if my child's father is no where to be found
Only if the child has a severe disability.
Not likely.
Yes. If paternity has been established the father will be required to pay child support until the child is at least eighteen.
Yes.
no it goes to the mother.
he sure does....
If your child is 18 years of age or older, and considered an adult, then no you do not have any basis with which to sue the father for child support. That child is considered an adult by legal standards and not a dependent. Only for full-time dependents do you have any grounds for child support.
Yes. Whether a court will award it to him or not is a different matter.
no
In general, the courts will not initiate support for a 23-year-old child (past-due support, owed from when the child was a minor, is another matter), unless the child is severely handicapped.
Make an official request from child support enforcement. see links