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Shouldn't he have to pay the back child support because she's 18, even though she still lives with me?
Asked on Jan 10th, 2013 on Child Custody - Arizona
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My ex-husband recently stopped paying his back child support for my 18-year old daughter. He was in prison for two years due to DUI, got out and started paying again. Recently he lost his job due to failing a random drug test at work. He has a better paying job now. He also hasn't filed his taxes in many years because he says I will get it all. Is there anything I can do? I cannot afford a lawyer as I am a working single parent barely getting by.
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Ask the court to enforce the child support order. Child support is a non-dischargeable debt. This means that he will owe what he owes until the child dies. Children are entitled to the support of their parents.
Answered on Jan 14th, 2013 at 2:38 PM
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Once a payment is due and not made it is an ongoing debt. You can contact the Attorney General's office to ask for enforcement or hire a lawyer.
Answered on Jan 14th, 2013 at 2:38 PM
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Open a case with DCSS.
Answered on Jan 14th, 2013 at 2:37 PM
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You can consult the Department of Economic Security's Division of Child Support Enforcement. They can help you seek to recoup against your ex-husband.
Answered on Jan 14th, 2013 at 2:37 PM