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Yes, there is no limitation on beginning a case for child support.

It's unlikely that you will get much, or anything at all in arrears from the 5 years that you did not request it, but child support is the right of the child and each parent is financially responsible for their children.

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Q: Do you have a right to claim child support after 5 years when the child was born?
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Child Support ordered child tax credit to the non custodial father who has never written called or seen her in 8 years. Can he claim her on his taxes?

Generally, the custodial parent has the statutory right to claim the child as a dependent unless there is a court order specifying the non-custodial parent can claim the child. You should check with an attorney in your jurisdiction or an advocate at the family court. You should also review your child support order.Generally, the custodial parent has the statutory right to claim the child as a dependent unless there is a court order specifying the non-custodial parent can claim the child. You should check with an attorney in your jurisdiction or an advocate at the family court. You should also review your child support order.Generally, the custodial parent has the statutory right to claim the child as a dependent unless there is a court order specifying the non-custodial parent can claim the child. You should check with an attorney in your jurisdiction or an advocate at the family court. You should also review your child support order.Generally, the custodial parent has the statutory right to claim the child as a dependent unless there is a court order specifying the non-custodial parent can claim the child. You should check with an attorney in your jurisdiction or an advocate at the family court. You should also review your child support order.


What is the length of time for someone to claim child support?

The length of time for someone to claim child support can vary depending on the jurisdiction. Generally, the custodial parent can claim child support until the child reaches the age of majority, which is typically 18 years old. Some jurisdictions may allow for an extension of child support if the child is pursuing higher education.


Can a mother collect child support after 25 years if she has a court order when the child was 6?

If she's kept the claim current.


Coulda mother claim child support at fathers death 50 years later?

She could file a claim against the estate for the unpaid balance, if any, of support that accrued while the children were minors. There is no statute of limitations on collecting past-due child support.


You owe child support form 30 years ago can you obtain a passport?

Not if the claim is being kept current.


Does the father have to pay child support if he is on welfare?

Provided he's not living in the household, and thus not part to the application, yes. When you apply for State Aid, you forfeit the right to to claim or not claim child support. If he's living in the home, than he must be named in the application.


Can you claim child support from a one night stand years later?

If the child is definitely yours, then certainly.


If couple has been divorced for five years can mother claim child support now?

if she has primary custody, from the point of the filing date.


If dad never paid child support now you are 55 years old can I still claim my child support owed?

I believe all child support owed is always there and can still be enforced.I know someone who is in their 30's and their mother is now finally getting the child support owed to her out of her ex's social security income.


Can a father of a child who he is just now paying child support for and able to get him anytime but has not done so for 2 years claim him on his taxes every year?

You need to check your state laws and any orders issued by the court in your case. In many state the custodial parent has the right to claim the child at tax time.You need to check your state laws and any orders issued by the court in your case. In many state the custodial parent has the right to claim the child at tax time.You need to check your state laws and any orders issued by the court in your case. In many state the custodial parent has the right to claim the child at tax time.You need to check your state laws and any orders issued by the court in your case. In many state the custodial parent has the right to claim the child at tax time.


How do you get mother right removed as she has not had contact or paid child support in three years?

In this case, you can not force the mother to be in contact with her child, neither can the court, however, you are, and by all means, entitled to child support. All you need to do is, file for it.


Can a mother file a claim on father's estate for back child support if case was dismissed 30 years ago?

It is very doubtful. Thirty years is well past the statute of limitations for debts.