Q: What is the process if non custodial receives a law suit settlement and owes arears in Florida?
My kids father was awarded a large lump sum of money from a law suit and is ordered to pay me 14,000 in arrears he text me a picture that the law suit was awarded about three weeks ago but I still haven't received any money for my kids. Do the attorneys that work for him deal directly with child support or would they have made the check out to my kids father.
A: They will not necessarily pay you. You might very well have to obtain a writ of garnishment and serve it upon the party that is to settle with him. If you need help with this you might want to send me an email with the details.
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A: In some cases, child support arrearages or liens must be satisfied when there is a settlement obtained. In other cases, a Motion must be filed in the family law case seeking collection and enforcement of the arrearages in light of the lump sump settlement. Contact a family law attorney in your geographical region to further discuss this matter.
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