Q: My sons dad didn't pay child support til he was 7 when the county found him. do I sue for the support before that time?
The court did not find him til my son was 7. My son is turning 19 next month and we want to know how to go about getting back support from before the court order
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A: If you file in juvenile court, as opposed to domestic relations court, you might be able to request pay before the time that you file the court action. However it sounds like there has already been some court activity in the case and that may impact your current options.
A: You may be able to do that. The exact procedure will depend on whether there was a divorce or some other child support proceeding, and what orders have already been issued. It will also make a difference whether you and he were living together during those 7 years. You should get a lawyer to review the situation and advise you how best to proceed.
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