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Death of the payor parent after a divorce

Death of the payor parent probably does not end the obligation to support - the obligation passes to the payor's estate.

Unlike spousal support (which normally does end with the death of the payor spouse), child support will likely continue until the child reaches the age of majority. If the parent with the duty to support dies, the obligation becomes an obligation of the estate of the deceased parent.

Bankruptcy of the payor parent after a divorce

Bankruptcy of the payor parent does not end the obligation to pay child support. In addition, any unpaid support is not dischargeable in a bankruptcy proceeding. The bankruptcy might, though, be a changed circumstance that will persuade the divorce judge to modify the amount that must be paid in the future.