Mercer, PA asked in Child Custody and Child Support for Pennsylvania

Q: Can a man be sued for child support if he is suing for custody?

My husband has a 12 yr old that he is currently seeking custody of. The mother died and no custody was every established. The maternal grandma has her and went to welfare to get benefits. The state keeps bugging him about child support. He keeps telling them he is involved in a custody hearing that he is the plantiff in. Can they make him pay child support before custody is determined?

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Kathryn Hilbush
Kathryn Hilbush
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  • Divorce Lawyer
  • Media, PA
  • Licensed in Pennsylvania

A: Yes. Even though he has an action pending, the state is still paying the grandmother cash assistance for the child. He has an obligation to pay support until he gains custody.

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