Politics & Government

Report: Walsh Owes $117,000 In Child Support

The Chicago Sun-Times is reporting that Congressman Joe Walsh owes more than $117,000 in child support according to court documents filed in his divorce.

Republican Congressman Joe Walsh owes more than $100,000 in child support according to court documents filed by his ex-wife, the Chicago Sun-Times reported.

Joe Walsh, who represents the 8th Congressional District, owes $117,483 to his ex-wife and three children, according to court documents filed in their divorce case, the Sun-Times report said.

Walsh’s attorney is calling the claim “unfounded”, the article said.

The Sun-Times reports Joe Walsh’s wife Laura Walsh filed for divorce in December 2002 and has fought for child support payments for nine years.

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Most recently, Joe Walsh agreed to settle with his ex-wife and pay $10,000, according to the Sun-Times. The report said both sides of the case have been in negotiations on the overdue child support since February.

Walsh has issued a statement answering the child support allegations.

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