Will the court go after me if my husband is unable to pay his child support for children he had prior to our marriage?
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Will the court go after me if my husband is unable to pay his child support for children he had prior to our marriage?
Asked on October 14, 2012 under Family Law, New York
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
DIrectly, no. The court will only go after the person who is named in the support order. But that does not mean that you may not be effected by the matter. Any joint account can be levied. And joint refund taken. His wages garnished. You get the picture. I would speak with some one asap about getting him current and keeping things on path. Good luck.
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