My ex is ending a lawsuit soon would our child be able to receive any of that money?

[skittles1234]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Pa
My son's father is in the process of ending a lawsuit from a car accident that he was involved in. Would my son be able to collect any of that money that he receives? Do I have to take him back to court for that? Thanks.

 

[Ohiogal]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Pa
My son's father is in the process of ending a lawsuit from a car accident that he was involved in. Would my son be able to collect any of that money that he receives? Do I have to take him back to court for that? Thanks.

Is he behind in child support? If not then no.

 

[mommyof4]

If there is no cs order, then NO parent must hand over part of a settlement for CS. If there IS a CS order, then the amount ordered is owed, no matter if s/he wins a settlement or not. Now, upon a modification, it MIGHT be taken into account, but just winning the settlement does NOT obligate a parent to pay out more.

If there is an arrearage, then yes, part of that settlement may go to cs, but it's not automatically ordered upon settlement.