Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Florida

Buying Son a home

Our Son just recently became a registered Sex offender and can only live in certain areas. We have found a house for sale in the right area and to keep him from ever having to move we are thinking of putting the house in his name. He owes back child support and has some credit card debt, and has no job and is not getting any responces to his resumes. If the house goes in his name can it be taken from him to pay his debts? He is not contributing any money toward the purchase of the home.


Asked on 10/10/07, 12:08 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
David Slater David P. Slater, Esq.

Re: Buying Son a home

yes, big mistake

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Answered on 10/10/07, 12:43 pm
Scott R. Jay Law Offices of Scott R. Jay

Re: Buying Son a home

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While the home would be safe from his creditors, it may not be safe from your son. If it is in his name, he can sell it, mortgage the house, or do anything else as he chooses and you would have no say about it. You need to give this serious thought before you take such a step.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.

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Answered on 10/10/07, 11:17 pm


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