Statutory Rape Victim Forced to Pay Child Support

[bcoop]

He didn't file rape charges because there was no rape.

Again, that's not what the law says. He was under the age of consent. I get what you are saying, yes, he did it willingly. But legally, he wasn't old enough to consent which is why the state picked up the charges.

As for him having to pay child support from now on, hell yes he should have to.

I do agree that the child shouldn't have to suffer, but it is hard to see the logic behind the State and mother's motives in pursuing this. I thought this kid had a hell of a case, before I knew legal precedent had been set. I'd fight the hell out of this for all of the obvious reasons.

[2011GT]

Let's put this in a different perspective. 20 year old man has sex with a 14 year old girl. Girl gets pregnant and somehow the male gets custody. Male sues for child support 6 years later.

[SSMAN]

That is one way to get back at the kids parents. Lol

[Stng5Pnt8]

I can understand the child support going forward, but back child support?? that's ridiculous.

Tough situation.... I wonder if he can still file rape charges? Imagine he pays his child support, files rape charges...mom gets locked up and now the child has to continue to suffer.

[Stng5Pnt8]

Let's put this in a different perspective. 20 year old man has sex with a 14 year old girl. Girl gets pregnant and somehow the male gets custody. Male sues for child support 6 years later.