Legal Question in Family Law in Arizona
My son is now 15yrs old. I finally gave up and filed for support last year. Never married or lived with father. What is AZ statue on back child support?
Asked on 3/02/11, 12:24 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Debra Palomino
PALOMINO LAW FIRM, P.C.
The statute of limitations for collection of child support was eliminated effective September 21, 2006. In cases prior to September 21, 2006 where the youngest child had emancipated and three years have passed: If a final judgment on arrears was not obtained, then the arrears cannot be collected. If a final judgment on arrears was obtained, then those arrears can be collected. If a judgment was obtained for any time period within the duration of the current child support and there is a balance still due, then those arrears can be collected.
Answered on 3/02/11, 12:35 pm