Child Support Repayment Enforcement

Summary

In Texas, child support repayment orders can be enforced against an estate even after the obligors death. The estates legal guardian or executor is responsible for ensuring obligations are met, including collecting debts owed to the estate. A court order for repayment should stand alone and be enforceable unless vacated or modified by the court. It may be necessary to file a motion to enforce the repayment order against the estate and ensure proper representation to pursue outstanding obligations.

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Got it, thanks for clarifying. In Texas, the enforcement of a child support order for repayment can indeed continue even after the death of the obligor, as the obligation would transfer to the estate.
Here's some relevant information:
- Child Support Orders: Generally, child support obligations terminate upon the death of the obligor. However, if there's a court order for repayment of overpaid support, this may still be enforceable against the obligor's estate.
- Estate Responsibility: The estate's legal guardian or executor would be responsible for ensuring that the estate's obligations are met, including the collection of debts owed to the estate.
- Court Orders: A court order for repayment should stand alone and be enforceable unless specifically vacated or modified by the court.
To proceed, it may be necessary to:
- File a motion to enforce the repayment order against the estate.
- Ensure that the estate is being properly represented to pursue outstanding obligations.
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