What happens if a parent receiving child support dies?

In Florida, when a parent receiving child support passes away, the responsibility for the child’s financial support then falls to the remaining surviving parent. In some cases, the court will determine that the child’s other relatives, such as grandparents, are responsible for the child support payments. If an estate is left behind, it may be used as a source for the support payments. The court will look into any assets that the deceased parent leaves behind and assess the situation to determine if those assets can be used to support the child. If no other financial source is available, the remaining parent will have to provide the financial support. In extreme cases, the state may be responsible for the child support payments if the remaining parent is unable to do so. In addition to the financial support, the remaining parent is still responsible for providing care and making decisions for the child, including medical, educational and legal decisions. It is important for the remaining parent to contact the local child support office as soon as possible to make sure that any necessary changes in the child support order are properly addressed. Finally, the remaining parent should be sure to apply to receive Social Security Benefits, if the deceased parent was receiving Social Security benefits, as these benefits may be available to help cover the child support payments.

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