Legal Question in Civil Litigation in California

You certainly can have the sheriff seize non-exempt assets titled in his name once you obtain a judgment. However, an attorney might be able to help you employ prejudgment remedies as well so that things won't start disappearing during the time between filing of the lawsuit and trial.

You may be sure you *deserve* to win, but you can't be sure you will. You need to get a good lawyer to represent you -- especially if your father is going to have one.

Yes, if you get a judgment, you can obtain a Writ that the Sheriff would use to seize and sell any property you can find belonging to the defendant. That assumes you can get a judgment, that it is not appeals for several years, that there will be assets to seize once you are able. Worst case scenario: If he is the bad actor indicated, he could sell the assets, go on a spending spree and use up the money before filing bankruptcy. You'd be well advised to have an attorney handle this, and try to get pre-judgment protective orders and bonds required. If serious about doing so, feel free to contact me to discuss the facts, issues and costs of suit.