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If my ex wife died and I still owed back child support, the kid is his 30's, do I still have to pay it or am I off the hook?
Asked on Feb 27th, 2014 on Divorce - Michigan
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The back support is a debt to the deceased mother's estate.
Answered on Mar 03rd, 2014 at 11:46 PM
It will depend on the probate of her estate and whether the estate continues to enforce its claim for payment.
Answered on Mar 03rd, 2014 at 11:46 PM
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Law Office of Robert E. McCall
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Depends on the state but you should be clear.
Answered on Mar 03rd, 2014 at 11:45 PM
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James T. Weiner, P.C.
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Generally an account receivable like that goes to her estate... I think you still owe it.
Answered on Mar 03rd, 2014 at 6:45 PM
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Talk with Child Support Services. It may be that the money is going to the state, not your ex. In that case, you will still need to pay it. Also, it may be an asset of her estate and the estate would then distribute it.
Answered on Mar 03rd, 2014 at 6:41 PM
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I would suspect, morally and legally, it is still due to her estate to reimburse her creditors and heirs for the funds she expended to cover the costs of your child which you were ordered to contribute.
Answered on Mar 03rd, 2014 at 5:13 PM