Turtle's Girl
Junior Member
Pennsylvania:
Mother and father were never married. Mother had sole custody of kids--father only had visitation and has not been a real presence in children's lives. Has not paid child support for at least 8 years (if ever). Children are 14 and 11.
Mother died on Friday; made provisions for her sister and brother-in-law to be the legal guardians. Sister and BIL live 2,000 miles from sister, so the kids would have to move. Father and kids live in same area. Now father is talking schitt about stopping the kids from moving.
Obviously, he will have to hire a lawyer, but we know that the courts generally favor a parent over an extended family member. This is the type of guy who would run away with his tail between his legs if they came after him for back child support--what a weasel.
Does anyone know if it is possible for the Estate of the deceased parent to sue for back (and present/future) child support? I couldn't find anything on the Net.
Mother and father were never married. Mother had sole custody of kids--father only had visitation and has not been a real presence in children's lives. Has not paid child support for at least 8 years (if ever). Children are 14 and 11.
Mother died on Friday; made provisions for her sister and brother-in-law to be the legal guardians. Sister and BIL live 2,000 miles from sister, so the kids would have to move. Father and kids live in same area. Now father is talking schitt about stopping the kids from moving.
Obviously, he will have to hire a lawyer, but we know that the courts generally favor a parent over an extended family member. This is the type of guy who would run away with his tail between his legs if they came after him for back child support--what a weasel.
Does anyone know if it is possible for the Estate of the deceased parent to sue for back (and present/future) child support? I couldn't find anything on the Net.