Q: Will my brother owe child support if the child has always lived with his parents?
My brother lives with my parents; so does his ex and their 9 year old child. The ex says my brother is going to owe tons of back child support even though she has lived in my parents home rent-free for 10 years and my parents frequently care for and provide for the child financially.
A: If both parents and the child live under the same roof there may not be any child support owed. Worst case, in most cases the law is that you can only go back in time two years for retroactive support. Speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice.
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