A decade When a court order is already in place, the statute of limitations for pursuing retroactive child support in Texas is 10 years from the kid's 18th birthday. Any recovery for overdue child support in Texas may be refused if a claim is not submitted by the time. The claimant has two years to submit a claim for any child who reached age 17 before December 31st. In addition, there is no limit to how far back a parent can seek support for their children. Even if your state doesn't allow retroactive child support, this website operates in all 50 states so you can still file for support today. The best way to ensure that you don't fall into debt due to missed child support payments is by submitting a support request with the Texas Child Support Division as soon as you know that your child is born. You will need to provide your name, current address, and the name and birth date of each child to be supported. Once your request is received, your income information will be verified and a payment plan will be set up if necessary. There are several methods of payment available including direct deposit, cashier's check, or money order. If you have trouble making regular support payments, an attorney can recommend ways to handle any arrears or reduce your monthly obligation. Child support goes directly to the child, not to the parent who filed the request.