What Are Retroactive Payments in Child Support?
Although most states have an expedited process for establishing child support, often a significant delay exists between the time a couple separates and the time child support is determined. Child support ordered for periods of time preceding the institution of a child support order are referred to as retroactive child support, or “back” support.
Related Questions
- Does the child support have to cover all the time since the child was born, creating arrearages just at the time the current payments are starting?
- Is there an easier way for the non-custodial parent to make child support payments on a regular basis?
- I AM HAVING DIFFICULTY IN GETTING CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENTS. WHO CAN OFFER SUGGESTIONS?
