Legal Question in Family Law in Ohio

Divorce settlement

I got a divorce in 1994 and when my last child turns the age of 18 I am suppose to get a settle on our estate at that time of 18, 500. He will turn 18 in 2002. This is stated in our divorce decree. Anyhow, I have heard this is going to be hard to collect. Is this so? And what is the first thing I should do to when my son turns 18. Do I need an attorney for this?


Asked on 4/19/98, 12:11 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Jonathan Schiff Self employed

divorce settlement in 2002

I don't know the context in which you were told it might be difficult to collect. If there is a valid obligation created by your divorce settlement, how easily it is to collect on it will be determined by such factors as his willingness or ability to pay. Obviously if you have to go after him legally, it might be difficult.If he files bankruptcy it could also depend on what exemptions are allowed by law. I say that conditionally because I am a bit rusty on the bankruptcy exemptions because it has been a few since I have had to deal with them. Other than that I can't think of any particular reason why it would be a problem.

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Answered on 5/05/98, 9:48 am


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