Retroactive Child Support Under Virginia Law This means that even if you and your ex have been separated for a while, the court can only award retroactive child support beginning on the date the action was filed in court.
There is no statute of limitations on collecting child support arrears in Virginia. This means you can pursue back payments regardless of how long ago they were due. Moreover, interest may accrue on unpaid child support at a rate set by state law. This can significantly increase the total amount owed over time.
Steps to Apply Apply online using the link below. MyChildSupport Customer Service Portal. Prefer paper? Print and complete the Application for Child Support Services below. Application for Child Support Services - English (PDF) Application for Child Support Services - Spanish (PDF)
a parent or a "person with a legitimate interest" seeking custody or visitation files a "petition" (form) with the Court Services Unit of the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court ("J&DR Court") of the city or county where the child has lived for at least six months.
However, if you must go to court to seek unpaid child support, you can receive a judgment for the back support owed, including interest on the overdue amount. Virginia has set a fixed 6 percent interest rate on late child support payments.
Yes, but only if the parents receive court approval. Virginia courts strongly suggest any and all adjustments to child support agreements to be done through the court system, as written agreements between the parents are not enforceable.
Under Virginia Code § 20-108.1 the court can only retroactively order child support payments back to the date of a filing. If either parent files against the other for child support, that filing date is the beginning of court-mandated financial support to keep your children housed, fed, clothed, warm, and cared for.
Steps to Apply Apply online using the link below. MyChildSupport Customer Service Portal. Prefer paper? Print and complete the Application for Child Support Services below. Application for Child Support Services - English (PDF) Application for Child Support Services - Spanish (PDF)