Legal Question in Family Law in Oklahoma
Children's options on dead beat Dads
Can children sue their dead beat dad's for non payment of child support? If so, where do you start? Do you have to know what assets they have?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Children's options on dead beat Dads
Can't answer whether you can in your state, but in Tennessee an adult child could pursue back child support from a non-custodial parent, even if the custodial parent does nothing.
Daddy the defendant! pay; pay; pay
Yes, it depends on state law, and in most jurisdictions there are time limits to file the claim; usually some time after the child becomes of legal age. or after being represented. If you know before filing what assets are available you can attach them to secure judgmet, if not you will have the right to discover evidence during the court proceedings.