Can you take your dad to court for financial support?

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My dad doesn't pay any child support whatsoever, and hasn't offered any form of financial help since he left. He received a large sum of money in the divorce settlement and has a well paid job but is completely uninterested in his kids. I've asked for support when i go into higher education but he refused. My friend had mentioned that you could take him to court and he may be made to help me through studies. Has anyone done this before or even know if this can be done? I really don't want to have to resort to this but would like as much information on it as possible before i consider it, and there doesn't seem to be much about it online.
 
To address these issues of financial support from your father, your mother would have to file a formal motion in family court, to ask the court to have your father contribute to your college education. If you are a full time college student, then your father would have to pay child support as long as you are a full time student..each state has different child support laws..check into that too
 
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