Parent refuses to pay child support, but owns a good deal of property.

child_support_personQ) The noncustodial parent refuses to pay child support, but owns a good deal of property in the county. Can a lien be issued on the property?

A) Yes, it is possible to place a lien on a noncustodial parent’s property if they refuse to pay child support. In fact, this is a common method used by child support enforcement agencies to collect unpaid child support.

The process for placing a lien on a noncustodial parent’s property typically involves obtaining a court order for the unpaid child support. Once the court order is obtained, the child support enforcement agency can file a lien against the noncustodial parent’s property. This lien essentially gives the agency a legal claim to the property and prevents the noncustodial parent from selling or transferring the property until the debt is paid.

It’s important to note that the process for placing a lien on property can vary by state and there may be specific requirements or procedures that must be followed. If you are seeking to place a lien on a noncustodial parent’s property, it may be helpful to consult with a family law attorney or a child support enforcement agency in your area for guidance on the specific steps you need to take.

NOTE: However, a lien on property does not by itself result in the immediate collection of any money. It only prevents the owner from selling, transferring, or borrowing against the property until the child support debt is paid. Even so, the presence of a property lien may encourage the noncustodial parent to pay the past-due child support in order to get clear title to the property. States are now required to give full faith and credit to liens issued by another state.

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