I have a 27 year old son who has Schizophrenia and cannot work.  I
have been his sole support for most of his life.  My ex husband has
not contributerd medical assistance or living assistance at all since
he became disabled at age 16.

We live in Wisconsin.  What are the laws in Wisconsin that would
require my ex husband to help in my son's support since he has never
been emacipated and you cannot consider him an adult because of the
limitations of his illness.

Hello igcayala-ga,

Unfortunately, it appears as though there is no law in Wisconsin that
requires support after the age of majority.  However, you may be able
to collect past due support.


Federal Office of Child Support Enforcement
Wisconsin State Profile
http://ocse3.acf.dhhs.gov/ext/irg/sps/report.cfm?State=WI&CFID=193934&CFTOKEN=35402016
?Does your State allow support to be paid beyond the age of majority
under any circumstances (e.g. the child is handicapped or in
college)??

?No?


?What is your State's statute of limitations for collection of past due support??

?20 years.?



You might find this article helpful:

Childsupportguidelines.com
The Duty To Support Adult Disabled Children
http://childsupportguidelines.com/articles/art200003.html



For more information about Wisconsin child support laws, see: 


Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development
Child Support Program
http://www.dwd.state.wi.us/bcs/


Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development
Child Support Statutes and Administrative Code
http://www.dwd.state.wi.us/bcs/laws.htm



You should contact your local Child Support Agency for more
information.  A listing of local agencies can be found in the
following document:

Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development 
Local Child Support Agencies
http://www.dwd.state.wi.us/dwd/publications/dws/child_support/pdf/14220.pdf



I hope you have found this information helpful.  I have a family
member that has Schizophrenia, I know how difficult it can be. Good
luck to you.

Googlenut



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Clarification of Answer by googlenut-ga on 22 May 2004 23:19 PDT

Your son may also be eligible for Social Security benefits.

Social Security Administration
Benefits For People With Disabilities
http://www.ssa.gov/disability/


Social Security Administration 
Disability Evaluation Under Social Security
(Blue Book- January 2003)
12.00 Mental Disorders ? Adult
http://www.ssa.gov/disability/professionals/bluebook/12.00-MentalDisorders-Adult.htm