QUESTION
Can my ex be taken to court for back child support if we are separated?
Asked on Jun 21st, 2011 on Child Custody - Georgia
More details to this question:
I have been separated for a year now from my husband. I have divorce papers and a custody agreement that he will not sign. He has not given any support, whether it be monetary or clothing/food for his son in over a year. Can he be taken for back child support? Also he is refusing to sign papers. And is refusing to pickup/drop the child he is visiting. Is it illegal to keep the child from seeing his father until his father starts supporting him?
2 ANSWERS
Glen Edward Ashman
First of all, you needed a lawyer a year ago. Get one now. Your problem is largely due to that failure to act. You can have him jailed. Why haven't you? It is a crime to not support a child. One note do not link visitation to support.
Answered on Jul 25th, 2013 at 10:16 PM
In Georgia, there really is no way to get back child support without an existing Court Order. If he is not paying support and not willing to settle, you can request a temporary or final hearing to obtain support.
Answered on Jun 27th, 2011 at 5:38 PM