Missouri appeals court says father still owes ex-wife nearly $13,000 after bankruptcy deal

A Missouri appeals court has ruled that a father still owes his ex-wife $12,969.85, even though he paid $20,000 under a bankruptcy settlement. The court determined that some of his earlier payments had been improperly counted twice in the calculation. It also ordered a new review of additional child support and children's expenses. The decision means the settlement did not fully resolve the financial obligations between the former spouses. The case has been sent back for recalculation.