The children have been adults for some time. Most likely if the money was going to be paid it would have, so this pursuit of the money at this point is next to worthless. Use your time for other things that are likely to pay off.
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It is likely the statute of limitations has passed in any jurisdiction. Courts want lawsuits to be brought forward in a timely manner.
No. She has no legal responsibility to support the children. Only the biological parents have any responsibility for child support.
It depends on the state you live in. Some states allow the custodial parent to opt out of child support. Other states don't give you that option, and will collect the child support even if the custodial parent refuses to accept it.
First, it is an Urban Myth that fathers go for custody to avoid paying child support. First, who would support the children while in his custody? Less then 15% of mothers are ordered to pay, and depending on circumstances, the custodial father is often still ordered to pay child support.
If the custodial parent is on any public assistance he or she must attempt to collect financial support from the non custodial parent or they will be disqualified for public aid.
No. Support is based upon the income of the non custodial parent and in some cases the needs of the minor child/children.
The situation regarding child support MUST be revisited if the circumstances of the custodial parent change.
Yes. SSI is for the individual and is not intended to support her children, spouse, etc.
Can the custodial parent ask for child support for her children past the age of 18 if the children are full time college students?
you should be the one receiving it
Your custodial parent can collect unpaid support that accrued under an order. Support sometimes continues after the child becomes an adult if the child is disabled.
Child Support Enforcement will an interstate action under the UIFSA.
Most states do not allow a child to collect back support as an adult. Although the right to child support belongs to the child, support is payable to the custodial parent to assist in the care and upbringing of that child. If the custodial parent did not receive that support, then she (or he) made contributions that should have come from the other parent, and the right to collect the back support belongs to her.