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    Nov 10, 2012, 07:57 PM
    Child support
    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?
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    Nov 10, 2012, 08:18 PM
    You can file but good luck collecting. No you cannot file for back support.
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    Nov 10, 2012, 08:25 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by talaniman View Post
    You can file but good luck collecting. No you cannot file for back support.
    So it's a lost cause?
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    Nov 10, 2012, 08:44 PM
    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?
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