If my ex-husband gets money from his father’s passing, can I go after him for support for our daughter?

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If my ex-husband gets money from his father’s passing, can I go after him for support for our daughter?

My ex-husband’s father just passed and had a life insurance policy. I know that he will get some money from it. We share a child together and is court ordered to pay support. Yet he never has. Would I be intitled to some of the money since I have our child without any support from him?

Asked on April 5, 2012 under Family Law, Florida

Answers:

M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 12 years ago | Contributor

You need to act on the order of support and to obtain a judgement for arrears.  Then you can act on the judgement is good even as against his estate should he die.  You can levy on account where he will deposit the funds, etc.  You should have no problem.  Good luck. 

 


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