Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Florida

filing a lien against a party with a power of attorney

I would like to file a judgement lien against my ex for back child support. He owes $40,000+. An attempt to modify child support was filed by his parents whom he gave power of attorney to before he went to prison for 5 yrs. The case was essentially put on the back burner until he is released. I can only file $5000 at a time in small claims court. When filing do I also serve his parents? And assuming the said lien is granted are his parents then liable for the debt? Is small claims even the best route for this? I would have to file multiplle times to ensure that what was owed before his incarrceration was not wiped away after his release. Can you help?


Asked on 4/11/07, 3:19 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Alan Wagner Wagner, McLaughlin & Whittemore P.A.

Re: filing a lien against a party with a power of attorney

This is not something that can be handled in family court.

If you contact the Department of Children and Families in Tallahassee they have a procedure where they will -- free of charge to you -- chase down the spouse owing child support. Contact them right away. You can get contact information at myflorida . com

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Answered on 4/11/07, 3:26 pm


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