Legal Question in Family Law in New York
child support
i took a paternity test to find out i have a daughter 4years ago i didn't know about.
my daughter is 14yrs old.do i have to pay support for her back to day one of when she was born?
Asked on 2/08/09, 8:21 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Michael Markowitz
Michael A. Markowitz, PC
Re: child support
No. Just from date of application.
Mike
Answered on 2/08/09, 9:10 pm
Re: child support
If the mother is not on public assistance, then you are legally obligated to pay support from the date it was first requested, either in a paternity proceeding or in a child support proceeding.
If the mother is on public assistance, social services has a right to seek back support from the date the child first became a public charge. This ability is rarely used though.
J. Douglas Barics
Answered on 2/08/09, 9:58 pm
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