New Iberia, LA asked in Family Law, Child Support and Juvenile Law for Louisiana

Q: How can i get my minor childs settlement from someone that is not his custodial parent

My sons father received a settlement in 2019 he owed child support they took out what was owed to them than sent the rest of the money to the person who THEY had listed as the custodial parent which was my aunt she had him in 2012 to 2013. Child support said he was in the arrears in 2015 i had him in 2014 till present. I have court papers showing i have custody since 2014. Did child support have to make my aunt pay me back

1 Lawyer Answer
Ellen Cronin Badeaux
Ellen Cronin Badeaux
Answered
  • Juvenile Law Lawyer
  • Covington, LA
  • Licensed in Louisiana

A: You need to co sult with support Enforcement....if it isn't too late. You should have do e this as soon as you found out he got a settlement.

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