Q: PA: Can I sue my x for 25,000 in back support. He has a sizable inheritance. court has only ordered him to pay $50/mo.
He is on disability, which is why his child support is only $50/month. at that rate we will all be dead before he makes even a dent in the $25,000. He has just inherited a sizable amount of money, so can I sue him for the back support? He and his wife/girlfriend have done everything that they can to hide $ from domestic relations, keep his name off of things, like their house, so that he gets out of paying what he owes his kids. Also, can I put a lien against the house for the back support even though his name is not on the deed? He lives there full time with her and also works on the house to upgrade it. He says they are not legally married but the wear wedding rings.
A: Look to modify the previous agreement to reflect his new asset. As to a lien, I would imagine the state Child Support Enforcement Division would be able to tell you that.
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