Q: Hello! Question about a previous judgement that is coming up on a title search.
I inherited a house from my parents after the death of my father and have kept the house for 15 years. I am in the process of selling and have found an old Judgement from 2004 against my 1/2 brother for unpaid child support. However, the house was NOT in his name at the time of the judgement. Will this cause issues with closing? The child in question turns 29 in October 2022.
A: It depends. If the child support is paid in full at this time, then it may be a non-issue. If there is still child support outstanding and there may arguable be a child support lien, then this could cause delays while clearing up this title issue. If he was not and is not a title holder, then his judgment shouldn't impede the title, but it could cause delays while figuring this out.
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