Pittsburgh, PA asked in Child Custody for Pennsylvania

Q: Hi, my husband has been paying child support with no court order

His son is 18 and he is still paying until he graduates in June. His ex is mad and said she is taking him for back support. How is that possible when he has paid every month for 17 years... by check- on what she asked for??

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Cary B. Hall
Cary B. Hall
Answered
  • Divorce Lawyer
  • Norristown, PA
  • Licensed in Pennsylvania

A: She's blowing smoke, and cannot seek "back support."

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

A: Child support is only retroactive back to the date of filing. Your husband is doing everything right. The best she'd get from filing for support would be an order from the date she files until the child's graduation from high school.

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