Legal Question in Family Law in New Jersey
Foreclosure, Lien, and child support arrearages
My ex-husband owes nearly $50,000 in child support and spousal support arrears. I have a lien on file in NJ to secure these payments. He is allowing the home to go to foreclosure, but has equity in it. He said he talked to a lawyer who told him that all child support arrears would be paid first, before even the mortgage company. Is this true or what can I expect in terms of payment of the back support?
3 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Foreclosure, Lien, and child support arrearages
If there is a foreclosure his equity will probably be lost unless he sells the house. I would suggest that you obtain an order requiring that he list the house for sale to protect your $50,000.00. How can he object when the sale of the house will also protect his equity in same?
Call me if you like.
Gary Moore, Esquire
Hackensack, New Jersey
www.garymooreattorneyatlaw.com
Re: Foreclosure, Lien, and child support arrearages
Just to add my two cents, why can't you get him arrested? Most people are thrown in jail for non payment of $10,000, let alone $50,000.
Re: Foreclosure, Lien, and child support arrearages
I have read what the other attorneys, Gary and Jef have said.
Do not let this sit. Hire a lawyer and take action NOW. If you do nothing, you will likely not get any money.
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