Foreclosure on Real Property for Large Arrears

For large arrears reduced to judgment, foreclosure on real property is a collection tool — but it's the heavy artillery, not the opening move. A perfected child support lien can be foreclosed under Family Code §§ 157.311–157.331.

What courts weigh

Judges look hard at equity in the property, homestead protections, and the child's welfare. In practice, courts often favor a payment plan over foreclosure.

Using it wisely

Reserve foreclosure for cases where other remedies have been exhausted. A credible foreclosure posture usually does more to move money than the foreclosure itself.

Since 1997, the attorneys for child support team at Sinkin Law Firm has recovered unpaid support for parents statewide.