Q: Can I sue my mom for my child support settlement received from my dad
I'm 19 have my own house and I'm going through financial difficulties. My mom is on the verge of receiving a huge lump sum off my dad's child support case. It's my bad child support and my younger sisters. Is there anyway I can petition to recieve my own back time child support and she only receives my younger sisters potion.
A: Potentially. You will need to consult an attorney to discuss your case. One of the things that I am curious about is whether you went through the process of being emancipated. If that is the case, then any child support should be sent to you, as it is meant to be used for your benefit, and no one else's.
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