Q: Can the ex come back and demand more child support after 13 or 14 years?
My husband was previously married. 2 children born during marriage. He's on both birth certs even though she'd been cheating. They divorced about 13 or 14 yrs ago. Children not mentioned in divorce decree and no court order for support. No written agreement. He paid $500 per month while he had a better paying job. Three yrs ago he took a lower paying job making half the money and has been sending $200 per month since. Several yrs ago he found out through paternity test that neither child is his. An atty told him he'd been on the birth certs too long & was obligated. Oldest is 18 & just graduated from HS. Ex is demanding my husband help pay for the 18 yo auto insurance. When he hesitated the ex is now threatening to take him to court. He's still paying on the 15 yo by check, every month and hand delivering to the ex. She's never complained about the amount but now she's making a fuss. He's paying the same $200 even though he isnt obligated for the older one. Should he be concerned?
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