State: Washington State
I was divorced 6 years ago. I have a court order for child support and visitation. My child's support never went through CSE, my ex paid the money directly to me. In 2001 he stopped making full payments and in 2002 he stopped paying me completely. It has been 2 1/2 years with no contact and no child support of any kind.
My husband and I live in Ohio. After 2 1/2 years with no contact or support, my DH filed a petition to adopt my daughter. This week it was completed and finalized!!!!
I called the Child Support Division in Washington State. They have my court case number archived because I never asked for help in collecting support. They are sent me an application to fill out and asked for a copy of my support order.
They can not give any kind of legal advice. I wanted to know if I can collect back support for my daughter, even though she is now legally adopted. The only thing they told me, was to wait and see if my application was approved or denied.
Does anyone know if I can collect back support from my ex husband through CSE and have the money be placed in an account for my daughter? I understand that my ex no longer owes current child support due to the adoption, but I was wondering if the court order for child support remains valid if there is back support owed. Is there a statute on collecting back support?
Also, when collecting support, is it limited to child support, or would I be able to collect court ordered health insurance costs, and school expenses?
Thank you for any responses!
I was divorced 6 years ago. I have a court order for child support and visitation. My child's support never went through CSE, my ex paid the money directly to me. In 2001 he stopped making full payments and in 2002 he stopped paying me completely. It has been 2 1/2 years with no contact and no child support of any kind.
My husband and I live in Ohio. After 2 1/2 years with no contact or support, my DH filed a petition to adopt my daughter. This week it was completed and finalized!!!!
I called the Child Support Division in Washington State. They have my court case number archived because I never asked for help in collecting support. They are sent me an application to fill out and asked for a copy of my support order.
They can not give any kind of legal advice. I wanted to know if I can collect back support for my daughter, even though she is now legally adopted. The only thing they told me, was to wait and see if my application was approved or denied.
Does anyone know if I can collect back support from my ex husband through CSE and have the money be placed in an account for my daughter? I understand that my ex no longer owes current child support due to the adoption, but I was wondering if the court order for child support remains valid if there is back support owed. Is there a statute on collecting back support?
Also, when collecting support, is it limited to child support, or would I be able to collect court ordered health insurance costs, and school expenses?
Thank you for any responses!