Legal Question in Family Law in New Mexico
My ex-wife pased away. We have two children in there twenties. I have been paying back child support. Do I continue to do so? And to whom?
Asked on 3/07/12, 1:33 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
George Chandler
Chandler Law of Los Alamos
Can't answer without seeing the order under which you're paying it. Generally child support is owed to the child; children can claim back child support if they file prior to their twenty-first birthday. Take your documents to a lawyer.
Answered on 3/07/12, 9:01 pm