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    Nov 16, 2012, 03:41 PM
    Deadbeat dad found after 55 years
    Can I collect child support from my dad after 55 years that he never paid my mom who has passed on now?
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    Nov 16, 2012, 03:52 PM
    No.
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    Nov 16, 2012, 03:53 PM
    The support was for her to take care of you, and also there is a statute of limitations.
    Maybe you can gain some sort of relationship with him, and he might want to make up for lost time. I understand that your mother may have had a tough time supporting you, but try to wait until you hear his side of the story before you judge. Money might not assuage your hurt anyway.
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    Nov 16, 2012, 03:55 PM
    Was child support ever court ordered?
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    Nov 16, 2012, 03:58 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by J_9 View Post
    Was child support ever court ordered?


    No coouldnt find him
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    Nov 16, 2012, 04:00 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by joypulv View Post
    The support was for her to take care of you, and also there is a statute of limitations.
    Maybe you can gain some sort of relationship with him, and he might want to make up for lost time. I
    understand that your mother may



    have had a tough time supporting
    you, but try to wait til you hear his side of the story before you judge.
    Money might not assuage your hurt anyway.
    He wants to . I just found out he owns a retirement company in Florida
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    Nov 16, 2012, 08:25 PM
    Was there ever a filing made against him ? Or a default entry by the courts ?
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    Nov 16, 2012, 09:59 PM
    If there was a court order for support in place, it may be possible depending on where you are at.

    If there was no court order, no there is nothing that can be done at this point.

    If there was a court order, in almost any place I know ( if not all) the statute of limitation to collect has long passed and there is nothing you can do.

    If there is no SOL in your area, then the estate of the mother can claim, and any money will go to the heirs divided as any money in the estate.
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