“My ex disappeared for a few years now she’s back and wants back support, can I take it to court and fight it, or will I have to pay it? I have no idea where her and my kids have even been for the past few years.”

Orders are orders. If there was an order for support before she left, then there may have been an arrearage accruing. There may be an argument that can be made based on not knowing where to send support amounts, frustration of parental rights or parental kidnapping, but you’re probably going to need an attorney for that. Going forward, yeah, your kids are entitled to be supported.

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Michael Durgavich is an accomplished attorney and mediator. Maintaining a general practice in the San Jose, California area, Mr. Durgavich specializes in family law, bankruptcy, and alternative dispute resolution. Mr. Durgavich can be reached through his website at http://www.MichaelDurgavich.com. Contact This Author

State laws vary, and the above is intended as general advice, and not direct legal advice regarding any one particular situation in any one state. For direct personal legal advice related to your own situation you should consult an attorney familiar with the laws of your state and with your situation.