If you have some kind of contract or agreement or other legal-type document in which you agreed to support the child - yes, you can be. In the absence of such a document, and in the absence of a court order, MAYBE not. There is too much unknown about the situation for a definitive answer. For instance: Where was the child brought up and raised, in the US or overseas? The laws of the jurisdiction in which the mother and child lived may determine eligibility for a suit. Did the ex-girlfriend EVER file for, and receive, public assistance for raising the child? If so, the government that provided the child's monetary support will place a lien on you to reimburse the taxpayer-supplied money that was expended in raising YOUR child. Instead of asking incomplete questions for free advice you should probably be contacting an attorney for a definitive legal opinion or assistance on this question.
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It is possible, but you would need to go to court. It would have to be reviewed and ordered by the judge.
You can be held responsible for back child support. You may not be required to pay future support because the child is of age. Any support will have to be court ordered so consulting an attorney would be wise.
Yes, and you could be ordered to get a full time job. see link
Yes, if that is ordered by the courts. In an Ohio case where a 14 year old boy got a 19 year old girl pregnant, his parents were ordered to pay support to the girlfriend.
Yes. Arrears associated with court ordered child support can be pursued.Yes. Arrears associated with court ordered child support can be pursued.Yes. Arrears associated with court ordered child support can be pursued.Yes. Arrears associated with court ordered child support can be pursued.
I suggest that you contact your State's child support agency for any problems collecting court-ordered child support.
No. Unless specifically ordered otherwise, child support payments go to the custodial parent as ordered.No. Unless specifically ordered otherwise, child support payments go to the custodial parent as ordered.No. Unless specifically ordered otherwise, child support payments go to the custodial parent as ordered.No. Unless specifically ordered otherwise, child support payments go to the custodial parent as ordered.
It's not required but it is almost always ordered.
Who has the power to over turn a court ordered child support payment?
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what i like about girlfriend is that she is always the when you need her support
It depends upon the circumstances, the main one being if the interested party is eligible for a passport. If the person owes more then $2,500 he or she will not be granted passport privileges. There are other factors as well, such as any outstanding warrants for not complying to court ordered support.