The defendant's response should be a written statement with a copy of the heading of the summons included or all information contained therein, (case number, court division number, date and time of hearing, plaintiff, etc,). The statement from the defendant is simply his or her answers based only on pertinent facts to all the charges made in the suit. The defendant sends a copy to the plaintiff and/or plaintiff's attorney and files a copy in the office of the clerk of the court that issued the summons.
You receive a final judgment from Family Court on what is owed, after the child has aged out, than file in Civil Court.
Absolutely.
If you agreed to dismiss a claim for child support arrears you cannot file a new case regarding those same arrearages. If you agreed to forego child support prior to the child reaching 18 then it is too late to go back now.
Yes. You can always open a case again you have withdrawn. You can also file for a modification of an existing child support judgement.
You can try, but the mother's new spouse isn't responsible for your child.
Yes. The mother must file for child support.
Your local family (civil) court is where you must file for child support arrears. If there is a child support order you must return to that court to file a contempt of court order.Your local family (civil) court is where you must file for child support arrears. If there is a child support order you must return to that court to file a contempt of court order.Your local family (civil) court is where you must file for child support arrears. If there is a child support order you must return to that court to file a contempt of court order.Your local family (civil) court is where you must file for child support arrears. If there is a child support order you must return to that court to file a contempt of court order.
Absolutely.
I doubt there were many child support laws back then. Normally, only the custodial parent of the child can file for child support, not the actual child.
Yes.
yes.
You must file for a child support lien through the court that issued the child support order.
no
Not if not order previously existed.
Bankruptcy is a Federal process and has no effect on child support. Bankruptcy does not dismiss child support debts.
no
Once should be enough. "Back" (retroactive) child support is typically awarded (or not) with the entry of the first order for current (ongoing) support.
The child can file prior to age 19.