Whether or not the child is disabled: Child support that's properly paid does not ever have to be reimbursed; unpaid child support is collectible forever.
If you are speaking of the SSDI Child Benefit check, NO.The child benefit allowance is a separate benefit unrelated to what the obligor parent receives in support.
It depends on your state.
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.
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For a severely disabled child, support often continues into the child's adulthood.
Possibly, if the child is severely disabled.
At what age does child support payments end? Generally, the obligation ends when the child reaches 18 years of age or the child graduates from high school, whichever occurs later. A child will also automatically be ineligible for child support is removed from disability status by a court order. Pennsylvania
Generally, no.
No. If a child is disabled prior to the age of majority, most states have different child support guidelines. Check your state laws. In many cases it can actually continue past the age of majority.
It can happen.
Many child support questions are truly dependent on the state that you reside in. In many instances, if the child is disabled and proven to be autistic, if you have not received SSI (maybe you are limited based on your income); now would be the time to apply for it. Also, in some states, if a child is disabled the non-custodial parent could be liable to continue paying child support until the child reaches the age of 21. Just understand that it usually has to be court ordered by a judge since the disability acts as an extenuating circumstance.
Do not look for reimbursement; but do check in with your legal help if the child has not attended school for six months or longer to end child support--this will prevent your being out of compliance.AnswerYou need to notify the court that the child is no longer attending school. The court will advise you as to what proof you will need. Generally, if the child has left school permanently you can file for a termination of the child support order. You will not be reimbursed for prior child support payments but you need to stay on top of the situation.