Legal Question in Family Law in Massachusetts

Child Support: Long overdue
My parents divorced in the late 70's. My father subsequently was told, per the divorce decree, to pay child support until I either turned 18, or graduated from college. I never saw my father, I met him for the first time when I was 13, and the last time I saw him I was 14. No child support was ever provided. My question is, can I go after him for the back child support? I work full time, and cannot afford to pay for college, which is why I didn't go directly after High School. I would like to continue my education! I have completed one college course with an "A" at Northeastern University. Do I have any recourse here? He never paid my mother anything, wouldn't that be money that he owes me? I am 23 years old now, and I would like to put this nagging question behind me. If someone could help me, I would really appreciate it.

Asked on 12/16/99, 7:25 am

Barbara C. Johnson Law Office of Barbara C. Johnson

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Re: Child Support: Long overdue

Did your mother let your dad see you? If not,

she may have told him he didn't have to pay

child support. As for your question: the child support was to help your mother support you. She would be the one who would have to sue him, not you.

Call me if you have further questions,

Barbara Johnson

http://falseallegations.com

Answered on 12/16/99, 6:55 pm

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