Does back child support go to the child when they turn 18?
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Does back child support go to the child when they turn 18?
Legal Duties Every state denotes that both parents are responsible for supporting their children until the child reaches the age of majority. This often means that child support remains due until the child turns 18. However, many states permit child support orders to last longer than the child’s 18th birthday.
Can you negotiate back child support?
Some states will offer to waive the interest on back child support or will negotiate a debt settlement after a year of consistent payment of your current court-ordered child support. If you’re proactive, there are options available to lessen the burden and help you pay down the debt.
Is there a statute of limitations on back child support in Illinois?
In Illinois, there is no statute of limitations on collecting child support arrears. Therefore, parents may be held accountable for child support obligations even after their children become adults, and they may owe interest in addition to the amount of past due payments.
Can you collect back child support from a deceased parent?
If a payee dies testate, the Registrar may disburse child support collected to the executor of the estate. If a payee dies intestate, a court application for Letters of Administration can be obtained (for a person to administer the estate) and child support collected can be disbursed to the administrator of the estate.
