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sstarr1775
Jun 24, 2013, 12:26 PM
I'm in Arizona and I was wondering what the time frame is for getting back child support. Divorced in Columbus, Ga in 1967... or have I waited too long?

Curlyben
Jun 24, 2013, 02:00 PM
You can try, but as over 40 years have passed I wouldn't hold much hope.
The realistic question will be WHY have you waited so long...

cdad
Jun 24, 2013, 03:09 PM
Was there an order for support already? If there was and it was never paid upon then it is still valid. Child support has no SOL. It lasts for a lifetime. But the question was asked and needs to be answered. Why have you waited so long to collect?

ScottGem
Jun 24, 2013, 03:45 PM
Some states allow for retroactive support, but its rare. Generally support starts when its applied for. Back support only exists if an order of support was issued by a court and unpaid.

So, if there is an order, you can collect. If not, I doubt if you will get anything.