Legal Question in Family Law in Texas
Family law
Can a child who is now of legal age seek back child support from the parent ordered to pay child support?
Asked on 7/07/07, 5:21 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Bruce Turner
Bennett, Weston, & LaJone, P.C.
Re: Family law
Yes, but only for a limited time.
Answered on 7/13/07, 11:00 am
Fran Brochstein
Attorney & Mediator
Re: Family law
The past due child support is owed to the other parent -- not to the child.
It can collected after the child turns 18.
Answered on 7/07/07, 7:36 pm