How is child support handled it the child is adopted but the father still owe arrears?

Answer by  malone (4817)

Child support arrears is handled in family court. Notify the county attorney's office, which will look up the records, see the arrears and file a motion to collect.

Answer by  Melissa101010 (4405)

You will defiantely get your child support first before they consider his other bills. The bill collectors can wait but the child can not wait on material things like food and diapers.

Answer by  technogeek (6640)

If you still owe arrears, then those must be paid. As for current support, you will need to see a judge to make a determination.

Answer by  tamarawilhite (17883)

The father will only owe child support up to the time the child was adopted. The arrears are still collectible by the state.

Answer by  danieljitaru (277)

Must a father of separation be legally obligated to pay support for his 18-year-old who does not live with either parent? No. At the child's 18th birthday, current & future support can no longer be required or enforced. The Federal Tax Refund Offset Program (FTROP) is the method used for collection of child support arrearages. The custodial...

Answer by  tschu (417)

Once the child is adopted the other parents obligation of child support ceases. For past arrears you can take him to small claims court to attempt recovery the money.