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What should I do if my ex-husband just died and owes me 30,000.00 in back Child Support enforced by a court order?
Asked on Sep 26th, 2012 on Bankruptcy - New Jersey
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Since he know has property and assets after hunting him down for over 30 years, will that court order override any existing will? Will the State take control of the situation? I have already contacted my local Child Support office. Will I need to retain my own lawyer?
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Appellate Attorney serving Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
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Yes, engage an attorney to determine what was in his estate and collect from it.
Answered on Sep 29th, 2012 at 1:20 AM
You will need to obtain an attorney and start the collection process yourself. Dead people do not pay child support. However, any assets that he owned (his estate) at the time of his death can be seized to cover his child support obligations.
Answered on Sep 29th, 2012 at 1:19 AM
Real Estate Attorney serving Williamstown, NJ
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I would also contact a lawyer but hopefully child support is on top of it. In New Jersey an estate cannot be settled until a child support search has been performed to see if any is owed.
Answered on Sep 29th, 2012 at 1:17 AM