Legal Question in Family Law in Florida
I just received a letter in the mail saying I am the father of her 11 year old son. I knew nothing about this and she wants me to start paying child support. If it is determined child is mine , how many years back could I possibly have to pay for?
4 Answers from Attorneys
The court has discretion to award child support retroactive to the date when you stop residing with the mother in the same household with the child (not to exceed a period of 24 months preceding the filing of the petition, regardless of whether that date precedes the filing of the petition).
Natalie Hall, Esq.
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FL law says 2 years prior to the date of the filing of the lawsuit. Contact my office for free consultation 727-446-7659.
Generally, the court has the ability to go back 2 years prior to the filing of the petition to establish child support.
Rather than worry about how much you owe - why not file for visitation rights? contact my office for an appointment if I can be of assistance. 904-997-1031. If you don't - just because you will be forced to pay child support will not give you those rights - you must file for them.
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