In the US, at least, child support is regarded as a right of the child, not the parent. So yes... a child, even an illegitimate one, has a right to the financial support of the parents, and the mother can bring a suit on the behalf of the child.
You should pay child support for your children whether it is court ordered or not as it is the right of your child to received financial support from both parents
She doesn't have the "right" to move in. If you decide to do this in lieu of child support, get a court order that recognizes this arrangement.
Child support and visitation are two separate issues. The father has the right to request a visitation schedule with his child. Visitation is not dependent on paying child support.
I am not a legal professional, but generally, child support is determined based on the financial needs of the child and the income of both parents. If the court has determined that your daughter is still in need of financial support despite living with you, they may have the authority to order you to pay child support. It may be beneficial to consult with a family law attorney to understand your specific situation and explore any available legal options.
A mother is supposed to support her child through high school, as long as the child remains in school. Children are not required to support their parents.
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.
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.
If there was an order in place, it's enforceable - there's no statute of limitations on collecting past-due child support. However, the State will intervene in order to be reimbursed for assistance issued (but not food stamps). If no order was ever entered, it's too late now unless the child is severely handicapped.
Regardless of whether a parent pays support or not - the custody agreement determines who has rights. So if your child's father did not pay support but wants to see the child, and he has joint custody, he has every right, by law. This may not be morally right but it is legally right.
You can't. The child has the right to be supported by her father and they both have the right to a relationship with each other. The father should pay child support and also have a regular visitation schedule.
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The parent that pays child support does not need to pay child support for her child`s kids, only the current right parent.