Q: Hi. My son just turned 12. His father has never paid anything. Paternity was proven a year ago. How far bac
How far back does he owe ? How do I receive child support? Will the money affect my disability ? Lisa
A:
Was child support ordered at time that Paternity was established? If so, then the court order should indicate the effective date of the child support. If child support has not been established yet, the court has discretion as to the effective date. In paternity cases, child support can be ordered back to date of birth. However, that does not mean that the court will do so. They will look all circumstances of the case to determine the effective date. Child support is not income to the party that receives it on behalf of the child. In other words, you do not pay taxes on child support.
You should discuss the specifics of your case with a qualified family law attorney to get a better idea of how far back the judge in your particular case may order child support.
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