I'm 17 will I ever see support?

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I'm 17 will I ever see support?

(Williamson Texas)

I am currently 17.5 and my Mother has had custody of me since I was 12. My father has never paid a dime of support. This past April me, my two younger siblings and my Mom were all kicked out of our house (Mom didn't pay rent). They went to a shelter and I went to several of my friend's homes. Basically, I was homeless until the first of September when I found a place I feel will be a permanent home for me. In April, my Mom opened a file with the Attorney General's office in hopes she can get some past child support back from my Dad. Unfortunately when they served my Dad the court papers, my step-mother answered the door claiming she doesn't even know the man they were looking for! Problem now is medicaid wants me to become emancipated due to the fact I have never actually lived with my Mom (but she has claimed I have) since we had been kicked out this past April. If I do become emancipated wouldn't that keep me from getting any financial support from any of my parents? Honestly, I think my Mom's been getting some kind of financial support too from Texas called TANF on my behalf (but I've never seen a dime of that either). Here's my question: If my Mom does collect any back child support from my Dad, could there be a way I could get some of that money to help me too? I work 24 hours per week at Pizza hut, grades are stellar, involved in extra-curricular activities (looks great on college app) and I'm looking forward to college. What can I do to get some financial help from my parents???

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GROW UP AND GET OVER IT
by: Anonymous

It doesn't sound like your mother was very resposible either. Grow up and get a life. You are entitled to nothing. learn how to be a man already coward. You're pathetic. Pay you're own way through school and quit bitching about what you think you deserve.

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Make your own life instead of being a moocher
by: Anonymous

If you say you're that smart, then you can surely make your own fortune.

Then, you can say that you stood on your own two feet.

So you're working a lot. Why do you need to harass your father in his old days?

You are not the only one that started from zero.

There is financial help, if you really want it.

Being bitter solves nothing. Your father owes you nothing. Rather, you owe your father for taking care of you even one single day.

But I don't expect this advice to stick. Maybe you should reconsider after you really achieved something on your own. And graduating from high-school doesn't qualify. You'll see, college is hard work, no social life (at least in my case, it wasn't).

Why not join one of the services? You may get the GI Bill.

See? It isn't so hard after all.

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DONT GIVE UP
by: Anonymous

My father worked with a man who had 3 kids he left his wife and never paid them a dime. not to mention he left the mother with the house and car payment. Well 10 years later his own son went to school on financial aid and loans became a lawyer and sued his dad for everthing he owned the judge ordered him to sell his house he currently owned and pay that money to his children. I only have the advice to never give up and when you turn 18 you are an adult and can maybe file for the money he owes you and possibly help your younger siblings. There are lawyers that can help you out and are provided for free if you go down to your local court house. It never hurts to ask and what can you loose??? nothing your already struggling and need help your father owes you at least some financial help. You can also extend child support as long as you are a full time student and decide to go to college. which I think would be the best advice seeing as how you have learned how to not depend on a man. Further your education and make yourself responsible and successful.

Good luck

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Statute of Limitations
by: Ian Kull

I believe the statute of limitations for collecting back support is 2 years after you are emancipated.

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I thank you very much
by: Anonymous

You both are great in responding to the message I've left here. I can't tell you how encouraging it is to know there are people out here who do care enough to reply back such awesome advise. BTW, I live in the state of Texas.

It has become my creed to hope for the best but prepare for the worst.

Again, thank-you.

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Wave Goodbye
by: Anonymous

Some parents don't deserve their children. Depending on which state you're in...if the statute of limitations runs out at age 18 or if there was no support order to start with. You're already pretty much emancipated legally and emotionally. Wave goodbye to those biological ties and move on with your life, it could be the best step you ever take. The fight won't be worth it. God bless you.

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Emancipation
by: Anonymous

It is my understanding that once you are emancipated your parent's duty to support you from that point forward ends.

It is also my understanding that you can pursue collection of back support from your father on your own.

Call some private attorneys in your area. Call the State Bar (toll free call) and ask for family law attorneys who either give free or reduced rate initial consultations.

Good Luck!

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Texas Laws Are A Double-Edged Sword
by: S. J.

I cannot believe that people would think that! Especially since she was born after new laws were established. Find his SS# and go to AG. If not helpful there ask where the next place to go is. Tax returns, union cards, drivers liscense and other stuff is taken away or suspended. He can also get some jail time. None of things will happen unless YOU pursue it! Let him get away and you are the loser too. I hope they change it so kids can go to school fulltime after high school and make fathers have visitations.
Child support is a good thing, just has a bad name.

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