My son's dad was in jail 16 years of his 17 year old life. Can I file child support now that he's out?

You can file but good luck collecting. No you cannot file for back support.

You can file but good luck collecting. No you cannot file for back support.

So it's a lost cause?

How much do you expect a guy who has been locked up for 16 years and probably no good job to pay?

Does he plan to be around? Is even that a good idea?