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    Oct 11, 2012, 06:33 PM
    Can you file for back child support in cali wihtout having filed before
    Can you file for back child in California if the legal guardian has never filed for child support before the legal age of 18
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    Oct 11, 2012, 09:25 PM
    No, and even if they could, the legal guardian would have to, so they get money for their costs.
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    Oct 12, 2012, 03:19 AM
    Back child support only exists if a support order was issued and payments are behind. The term you are looking for is retroactive child support. California does not allow retroactive support prior to when a petition for support is field.
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