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Posted Feb 8th, 2012
Do children have a right to obtain back alimony father owed mother when she died?

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My mom died in November, and my father owed her 6 months of back alimony- he was to pay until he or
she died. Do her children (myself and sister, both adults) as her beneficiaries, have a legal case
to obtain that back alimony he owed?
Legal Topic Area: Divorce in MI

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Do children have a right to obtain back alimony father owed mother when she died?
Additional Details:
My mom died in November, and my father owed her 6 months of back alimony- he was to pay until he or she died. Do her children (myself and sister, both adults) as her beneficiaries, have a legal case to obtain that back alimony he owed?

I am sorry for your loss.

Your mother's estate would have a claim for any money owed to her. You should talk to an attorney who is familiar with Probate and Estates.

Stu Shafer


Answered on Feb 8th, 2012 at 1:40pm