Legal Question in Family Law in Nevada
I am 18 years of age, turning 19 in July. My parents are divorced, my father has not paid any form of child support to me or has he ever given me anything to be able to survive through the years, and has abused me mentally not giving me a say in anything, always pushing to the breaking point and not being mentally stable at times. Is it possible for me to take him to family court to resolve this matter?
1 Answer from Attorneys
The classic lawyer answer: "It depends."
You do not indicate how long your parents were divorced while you were a minor, nor why you (actually, your mother) did not receive any child support -- those things probably matter. From a statute of limitations perspective there is no problem -- there is no SOL for support coming due after 1981. But your ability to make a claim for it is an entirely separate matter -- have you spoken to your mom as to why she did not press for collection? For background, see:
http://www.willicklawgroup.com/child_support
http://www.willicklawgroup.com/interest_penalties
As to the rest, "emotional abuse" is a tough cause of action; in legal parlance probably "intentional infliction of emotional distress." And any such tort claim would be separate from the support matter, probably in a separate civil suit, and you should seek advice from a personal injury, not a family law, attorney. There is no cause of action against a person for "not being mentally stable at times."
It does sound like you've had a hard road of it; I wish you the best of luck.