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angiehunter28
Mar 29, 2012, 04:58 PM
Can you sue for back child support if there was no court order at that time?

Alty
Mar 29, 2012, 05:01 PM
No.

Fr_Chuck
Mar 29, 2012, 05:30 PM
A few US states allow for the custodial parent to file for back support though the court, you are not sue but filing for support and it in some states can go back

Alty
Mar 29, 2012, 06:01 PM
A few US states allow for the custodial parent to file for back support though the court, you are not sue but filing for support and it in some states can go back

Even if there was no court order for support originally?

cdad
Mar 29, 2012, 06:16 PM
Even if there was no court order for support originally?

Yes, and one of the rules for it is evasion. If the NCP sought to evade child support then it may go back further then the filing date.

ScottGem
Mar 29, 2012, 06:31 PM
Generally support starts when the support is filed for. But, as noted, some areas do allow for awarding retroactive support. It will be up to the court and local law as to whether to allow it.

ANY question on law needs to include your general locale as laws vary by area.