Legal Question in Family Law in Virginia

Law Suit - Damages

I know who my father is but my mother never went after him for child support. I'm now in college and struggling. Do I have any recourse against my biological father for not being there or supporting me financially? Can I sue him for neglect? He knows of me, however, my mother didn't put him on the birth certificate. I feel however that he should pay and I have suffered financially and emotionally because of his negligence. Please advise


Asked on 3/03/07, 12:37 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
John Jackson Law Office of John A. Jackson, P.C.

Re: Law Suit - Damages

Not very likely. If you are over 18 even more unlikely.

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Answered on 3/03/07, 2:11 pm
Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

Re: Law Suit - Damages

Based upon the facts which you've recounted here in your question, I see no basis whatsoever for a viable suit in you behalf against this person whom you allege is your father--whether it be premised upon your theory of neglect or something else.

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Answered on 3/03/07, 5:10 pm


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