My dad was in the Navy, and his ex-wife chose their posting in the UK back in the late 80s/early 90s. When they were ready to move, she left him for a friend and disappeared. My dad had to go to the UK for his Navy role, where he met my mom and has lived ever since. He has two children with his ex-wife, now almost 40, but he hasn’t paid child support at all. I’m unsure if she ever filed for it or if there’s a statute of limitations. I’m worried about him visiting the U.S. to see family, especially since his ex lives nearby. Any advice on the situation would be appreciated.
If child support was ordered, he would know. The Navy doesn’t mess around with that. Ask him if he ever had his wages garnished. If not, you might be in the clear.
If he was in the Navy, they probably garnished his wages. You should dig into that.
Was there ever a divorce? If so, the divorce decree would include child support orders.
Check the court records where they divorced. You might find the child support order there.
Child support is usually part of the divorce decree. If he’s worried, consulting a family law lawyer could help.
He did get a divorce and was legally married to my mom. He said child support was ordered but isn’t sure when he stopped paying.
If he has a US passport, it’s likely flagged due to the child support issue. He could be arrested if he tries to travel back.
Arrest is usually a last resort for child support issues. He needs to be honest with you about his situation.
You should check for any outstanding warrants. That could affect his travel plans.
I checked for warrants and there’s nothing, which is a good sign.
Consider getting a records check done by a family attorney or a private investigator.