Legal Question in Family Law in Pennsylvania

support money

if a father has not contributed one red cent since the birth of his child(who is now 4 yrs old), if he is finally taken to support court, would he have to pay retroactive since the birth(4 yrs ago)


Asked on 11/10/07, 2:26 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Glenn Brown Real World Law, P.C.

Re: support money

Not generally. Support is only retroactive to the first date a petition for support was filed with the court.

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Answered on 11/10/07, 3:44 pm
Solomon Weinstein Solomon Weinstein, Esquire

Re: support money

The date you file a petition with the court will generally establish the date for retroactivity od support. If you need any additional information you may call my office

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Answered on 11/12/07, 11:28 am


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