Legal Question in Family Law in Pennsylvania
Does court ordered child support expire?
My mother was granted a court order on May 25, 1979 in Philadelphia Family Court to recieve child support in the amount of $125.00/week from my father for 3 of my younger siblings.
My father never paid a penny of the support and promptly vanished. We tried to track him down over the years but eventualy gave up. He recently resurfaced because estate monies from the death of his brother and we now have an address for him.
In reading the child support guidelines for Philadelphia Family Court it states ''Arrears remain an outstanding debt until paid in full, regardless of how long that takes.''
Is this the case? Can we try again to collect this debt for my mother after all these years? She has struggled over the years and I would certainly like to see her get the monies owed to her.
Thank you.
3 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Does court ordered child support expire?
If your father resides in New Jersey the Pennsylvania order for child support can be docketed in New Jersey
with the filing of a complaint in the Family Part of the Superior Court of New Jersey to enter a judgment against your father and to levy upon his wages and/or assets.
Call me if you like.
Gary Moore, Esquire
Hackensack, New Jersey
www.garymooreattorneyatlaw.com
Re: Does court ordered child support expire?
Yes, it is a judgment which is enforceable like any other judgment. YOu should find out what the enforcement procedures in the state and have it executed against any monies he may receive.
Re: Does court ordered child support expire?
You need an attorney as soon as possible. You can ask for a lump sum, a certain amount paid per week which will be garnished from his wages as well as your counsel fees. As Mr. Moore said, you can do this in NJ.
My initial consultations are always free, so call me at 732/247/3340 to discuss your case.
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