Husband's child support arrears and life insurance

[sharonshibas]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? MA - My husband owes his ex wife back child support. He is working and slowly catching up. His employer provides health and life insurance. I am the sole designated beneficiary on the life insurance policy. If GOD forbid he were to pass away still owing arrears, will the policy payment be taken to pay his obligation to his ex wife even though I am sole beneficiary?

 

[Proserpina]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? MA - My husband owes his ex wife back child support. He is working and slowly catching up. His employer provides health and life insurance. I am the sole designated beneficiary on the life insurance policy. If GOD forbid he were to pass away still owing arrears, will the policy payment be taken to pay his obligation to his ex wife even though I am sole beneficiary?

No.

Of course, he could make a provision ensuring his children are taken care of in the event of his untimely demise but you're not here to ask about that, are you?

 

[stealth2]

However, she could make a claim against the estate, and would likely prevail.

 

[Ohiogal]

Has dad been ordered to name her beneficiary to cover child support?

 

[LdiJ]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? MA - My husband owes his ex wife back child support. He is working and slowly catching up. His employer provides health and life insurance. I am the sole designated beneficiary on the life insurance policy. If GOD forbid he were to pass away still owing arrears, will the policy payment be taken to pay his obligation to his ex wife even though I am sole beneficiary?

It really wouldn't hurt for your husband to buy some term life insurance in an amount sufficient to cover the arrearages. He could then drop it after they are paid off. Surely he cannot owe her enough to make it really expensive insurance.