Hallums v. Hallums

Toal, Justice:

This case involves the issue of whether a mother can recover retroactive child support from the father once the child reaches majority. The trial court awarded the mother retroactive child support covering a span of sixteen years for a child who is now 24 years old, and attorney’s fees. Father appeals the decision of the trial court. We reverse.

The parties were married in 1963.-In September of 1963, a daughter was born of the marriage. Soon thereafter, the husband separated from the wife, but continued to reside in Greenville. In 1968, the husband initiated divorce proceedings…