Legal Question in Family Law in Oregon

can the child claim back childsupport once they turn 18?

I am 20 years old and my father paid child support irregularly and then quit all together when I was 15. he was supposed to pay till I was 18 leaving the amount at around 15,00 dollars. My mother is a drug addict and never used the child support to support me and wouldn't now were she to collect the back payments. is it possible for me to collect the back child support? I'd be very greatfull if you could help me.

thanks,

samantha


Asked on 8/28/05, 10:54 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Lawrence D. Gorin, Atty. Law Offices of Lawrence Gorin

Can child claim back child support upon attaining age 18?

YOUR QUESTION:

I am 20 years old and my father paid child support irregularly and then quit all together when I was 15. he was supposed to pay till I was 18 leaving the amount at around 15,00 dollars. My mother is a drug addict and never used the child support to support me and wouldn't now were she to collect the back payments. is it possible for me to collect the back child support?

ANSWER:

In a word: NO.

Under Oregon law, child support for a minor child is owed from one parent to the other parent, not to the child.

In your case, any accrued and unpaid child support is a debt owing to your mother, not to you.

L.D. Gorin

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Answered on 8/29/05, 2:10 pm


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