Q: My parents got divorced when I was young, 3-4 years old. My father was ordered to pay child support and only paid a handful of months he was suppose to. My mom took him to court on a few occasions, but he worked off the books in order to get away with not paying it. Currently, he's a supervisor at one business and owns another with a partner. I'm 20 now, but was curious if I could sue for back child support or if my mom had to, or if it was even possible to get the money at all.
A: David's Answer: If there's an outstanding order & he owes arrears, then it can be enforced. Furthermore, he generally needs to pay support until you're 21, so your mother could also file a petition for upward modification. Have your mother schedule a consultation with a Dutchess/Westchester Child Support attorney. -- David Bliven, Westchester Child Support attorney (www.blivenlaw.net)
David Bliven is a former Family Court prosecutor who handles the full range of Divorce and Family Law cases, including child support and paternity matters. He practices primarily in Westchester (White Plains and vicinity) and the Bronx (Riverdale and vicinity). His website can be found at www.blivenlaw.net.
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