Child Support

Retroactive child support refers to court-ordered support payments that are owed for a period of time prior to the date the order was actually made. This can occur when a parent was previously not paying child support or was paying less than what was required. In cases where retroactive child support is ordered, the paying parent may be required to pay a lump-sum amount to cover the missed payments. The purpose of retroactive child support is to ensure that the child’s needs are met and that the non-custodial parent fulfills their financial obligation to their child.