Until it is paid off, including interest penalties for your state. see links below
You're in arrears because you didn't pay the money when you should have. You owe them a debt, and you must pay it.
The obligor's spouse can use his/her money, if s/he wishes to do so. However, the spouse cannot be forced to make these payments.
She sure can.
It depends on the wording of the alimony decree. Generally, the alimony and the Social Security are independent of one another.
if you are paying child support and have a new spouse, their income will not count toward child support unless the two of you have your own children together.
No, only parents of the child pays for the child.
No, but any accumulated arrears can affect joint credit ratings. The obligated parent needs to file an immediate motion to modify support payments, regardless of any belief a new job may be forth coming. It takes 6-12 months to get a hearing. see link
No. Alimony is intended to support the ex-spouse (generally, for a limited period of time). Child support is intended to support the children.
No, but if arrears exist, joint assets and credit may be affected.
The spouse can, but not the children.
First would be spouse. If no spouse, then children If no spouse or children, then parents If no spouse, children or parents, then siblings. If no spouse, children, parents or siblings, then nieces and nephews. If none of the above, then the next relative in line. (Grandparent, aunt, uncle, cousin and so on.)
First would be spouse. If no spouse, then children If no spouse or children, then parents If no spouse, children or parents, then siblings. If no spouse, children, parents or siblings, then nieces and nephews. If none of the above, then the next relative in line. (Grandparent, aunt, uncle, cousin and so on.)