Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Michigan

If I never filed for child support

Is it possible to go to civil court for 5-6 years of back child support, if I never actually filed for support when I was divorced several years ago? Long story short, he had a chance of getting the kids back if I filed for support so I was afraid of loosing them. What, if any legal attorney should I contact? Is that civil, family or what?


Asked on 11/07/04, 6:55 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Jesse Sweeney Sweeney Law Offices, P.L.L.C.

Re: If I never filed for child support

I cannot fathom a situation where the Court would apply child support retroactively where there was no outstanding order or written agreement between the parties. I would advise you to contact a family law attorney to investigate collecting child support as soon as possible from a date certain the future.

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Answered on 11/08/04, 9:25 am
William Stern William Stern, P.C.

Re: If I never filed for child support

Just get a lawyer who specializes in family law, domestic relations, divorce, etc. It's all the same. Bill Stern 248-353-9400

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Answered on 11/07/04, 1:33 pm


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