On Mon, 13 Feb 2006 00:35:34 GMT, "DB"
wrote:


"Beverly" wrote in

But since child support had already been addressed in the divorce (and
not ordered with his consent), wouldn't retroactive support be limited
to the time he files?

True!

Arrears only accrue from the time of an order is issued unless the child is
under 6 years of age when filed and they take it all the way back to the
date of birth as in my case!


I'm pretty sure taking arrears back to the date of birth is a state by
state thing. I know I supported my children 100% during the three
years it took to get divorced and the order was not even retroactive
to the date of filing, much less the day we parted ways. I suppose I
could have argued that decision, but I really didn't care about
getting money from my ex.

My understanding is that previous rulings cannot be retroactively
undone by new rulings (barring appeal) and that a modification may be
sought, but that modifications will not be retroactive beyond the date
of filing.
Beverly