In the state of Texas: If a father never paid child support and the child has reached adulthood,?
548492
Oh, yes m'am. He *is* still liable to pay back support. In fact, you have until the tenth anniversary of the date the child/ren graduates from high school to begin the initial process of trying to collect. This is a little known fact that every Texas mother should read.
29918
If there is no father, the state takes it. If the father and stepmother aren't married anymore or the father is dead and there is no will, the former stepmother has no connection to the child.
602600
You may not be able to, but the court can.  Is he under court order to pay child support?  Ask an attorney to follow up.\n\nI wish you Peace.
869281
go to the court system and tell them about your child support and that he has not been paying and that you want him to start paying and then you get a order against him for all of that and above. then see how he likes that.
867449
to all of the people who answered this question, not sure if  the laws over this subject varies from state to state, but in the state of Ohio the father has the obligation to pay his child support that he has been ordered from a court to pay until it is paid in full, age has no bearing on this. this is why if and when you child reaches the age of 19 and not being a full time student his support for this child does end with the balance (back payments) that is owed still must be paid in full. in most cases the father and mother can in court come to an cash agreement and settle the debt with each other. to you all that are paying and/or receiving child support payments from an ex or mother/father of your child(s) please read up on what your rights are, this isn't just something that you should keep putting off for another day. if money is owed to your child it is your job to see that he/she receives it, if someone owed you money you would hound then until the bill was paid in full. do the same for your child too...
904714
The child support department is suppose to help you, maybe you have not given us qll the info. here to help you.
537231
If you have not worked since marriage, or since the baby was born, you will probably qualify for alimony (money for you) as well as child support (for the child).  Doesn't  matter that your husband refuses to support you...the law is on your side.  No father can skip his responsibilities.  Get yourself an attorney...chances are good that he will have to pay that bill too since you are not working but an attorney can tell you how it works in your state.
260580
Unless your child is still in high school, or heading to college - child support is supposed to cease when they are 18.\n\nIf they ARE still in school full time & living at home, then it continues as usual until they are 24 (or no longer living at home, or no longer in school if that happens first)\n\n(I live in PA, thats how it works here...  & I know it's the same in MD too - not sure if it differs elsewhere)
5168
NO...the US Supreme Court ruled several years ago that the prior assets and current income of a parent's spouse (In this case, you) cannot be presumed to be available for the purposes of child support or spousal support, even in states where all income is otherwise considered to be community property and all debts considered to be joint obligations...that means you are not legally on the hook for his kids and his ex wife can't try to get your house...in a nutshell.\nIf you two marry and he stops working or something, they can haul his tail to prison if they have cause to believe that he's willfully avoiding his obligation, but your paycheck cannot be considered in deciding or fulfilling his support order.\nYou will want to consult an attorney specialising in family law about specifics such as whether you should file your taxes jointly or seperately, how a jointly purchased home should be deeded and to draw up a prenuptual agreement about any inheritance you may recieve in the future and MAKE OUT A WILL....Both of you.\n(the Supreme Court ruling left some confusion about the distribution of assets aquired by one party but within the marriage)
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I don't know where you live but in GA they will go after any father who doesn't pay.  It is called ABANDONMENT and is illegal.  Look in the phone book under the county that you live and see if there is a number for the main county switchboard and ask them who you should be talking to.  As last resort, you could call an attorney and press charges for non payment of child support and abandonment.  Or hell, go file a small claims case against him.  At least you could get something from them.  Also, it would go on his credit and it would be judgment against him throught the court, so if he didn't pay, then a bench warrant would be issued.  I am a child of a father that didn't pay and spend any time with me, so I know how that feels but don't put up posters or fliers, because you child will see that and its not fair to the child.  Be the good parent.
1081247
If there was no marriage, she has full custody. IF she did not put his name on the birth certificate he has to prove paternity first, and that means he has to track her down. \nIf she DID put his name on the certificate, he still has to find her and petition the court for custody.
687376
not without child support.
381479
Yes, an unwed father is responsible for child support.  How it is handled, and the exact legalities is a state level mandate, and varies depending on State Statues.
64523
The child's father is obligated, I recently got back into touch with my older son and his mother has told me she has not recieved any money, thouu I have been paying through the nose, can't get any kind of license(hunting, fishing, business, et c.), I cannot get a passport and have been screwed constantly. If you have been on state assistance, he is paying that. If not, you need to report to DSHS and let them know you are not getting help. Also whoever adopts your son gets total responsibilty! Will be responsible for thee child financially for the rest of his natural life, think hard about this. Further more, quit yer bitchin'! I have never once heard of a man say he's not getting child support. You panty droppers wanted equality, fcuken take it! You created that child, you chose the man, you either take the responsibilty or give him to his father, you CANNOT have it both ways!
1001623
Had you not fallen behind on child support then they wouldn't be threatening you with jail time or license suspension.  It takes serious arrears for them to do that. My ex has been behind since 97 and the state doesn't do a thing to him. \n\nIf someone doesn't pay child support, then he or she deserves to go to jail. It's no different than child neglect. Children are expensive to raise.
457860
Need to be court ordered first..then the Feds will make sure you get it! Texas has a very strict childsupport enforcement !!! Your lucky to live there.
246344
you can get a divorce. however you husband can argue that your child that you are pregnant is his. See if you are married and are pregnant, your husband is the legal father regardless if you cheated on him or you live separately. more than likely he would not contest that, but in Texas you only have to be married to have legal parental rights.