Legal Question in Family Law in Virginia

Child support

As a single woman, I purchased a home 5 years previous to marrying my husband. Two years after we were married (we currently live in this home),his ex-wife decided to take him back to court for an alleged child support arrearage. For the last 12 years the house has been in my name only. Can my home be seized or a lien be put against it if in fact the judge rules in favor of this arrearage?


Asked on 4/25/04, 7:50 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

Re: Child support

If the property is titled only in your name and your husband shares no ownership interest in the house that is evident in the public record, your

home could not be subjected to seizure or to a lien recorded against it due to a judgment for arrears rendered against your husband and for which you have no responsibility.

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Answered on 4/25/04, 11:44 pm


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