When back child support is owned and the child is over 18, does the money go to the mother who supported the child or the child themself?

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When back child support is owned and the child is over 18, does the money go to the mother who supported the child or the child themself?

Asked on December 14, 2012 under Family Law, Connecticut

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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

Under the laws of all states in this country unpaid child support based upon your question when the minor reaches adulthood goes to the parent to whom minor child was residing with as opposed to the child for whom the support order was issued.


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