Legal Question in Family Law in California

Child support payments

Is there a statute of limitations on back child support? My former husband paid child support for a very short time and has never paid since. However, after attempting to go through the legal system back in the 70's I gave up and supported my children alone. I did not have time to pursue it then, but I do now. Any advise?


Asked on 2/13/98, 1:31 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Mark D. Gershenson Mark D. Gershenson, Attorney at Law

child support arrearages

You can probably still pursue the arrearages. Suggest you contact local District Attorney's Child Support Collection (or similar name) office. If you have money for a private attorney (or can find one who will take it on a contingency fee basis), that is another alternative. The more info you can supply about the father, the better. Good luck

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Answered on 2/19/98, 3:55 am


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