Arrears and child support
My kid is about 3 months from trurning 18 and I have received a summons and complaint from the city of los angeles in cali... on the complaint in the calculations there is a box if arrears apply and it is not checked... as well as on the computation page under arrears it says "not applicable"... can the mother of my kid file for arrears at this very late date ? She recently asked for and received county aid and I can only assume that this is why this is happeneing now... I have never had an order for support from any judge or court... I have never received a summons and complaint until now... can my ex try to force to me to pay arrears even though there was never an order of support ? It appears to me that they are only going after an order of support at the rate of 321 dollars a month... and I would assume that this is only for the last 3 months until he turns 18 ?
I really need help and clarity on this issue before I sign anything... I would be happy to sign it if that's the case as it is less than I was giving her anyway... is it possible that she (ex), or the d.a. can go after me for arrears if there was never a pre existing order of support.. I'm not concerned with paying the asked for monthly amount... im just afraid that they will try to go after for past arrears now that they are opening a new case... again I have never had an order for support to date... thankyou,
chaos88