If my siblings and I sell a house that we inherited, will my money go to the child support that I owe?

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If my siblings and I sell a house that we inherited, will my money go to the child support that I owe?

There was no written Will.

Asked on July 9, 2014 under Estate Planning, Texas

Answers:

M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 9 years ago | Contributor

You hail from the state of Texas and that so the answer is yes, the inheritance can be attached for child support arrears.  The Attorney General's Office can file a lien. If you owe the support and avoid paying it with money you get you could be held in contempt and thrown in jail.


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