For a case to qualify for filing a lien administratively, it must meet the following criteria:
- (1) The balance of the noncustodial parent’s total child support arrearage from all cases, including interest, is at least $1,000.00.
- (2) The noncustodial parent’s total arrearage from all cases, including interest, must be equal to at least three months current support obligation due under each case.
- (3) In the case of a lien against personal property such as a financial account, the balance of the noncustodial parent’s financial account(s) must be at least $5,000.00 as of the date of the financial institution data match.
- (4) The noncustodial parent has or is likely to acquire property that can be attached.
- (5) The noncustodial parent is not in bankruptcy.
- (6) The noncustodial parent is not a SSI recipient.
Author: Clifford Smith
Statutory Authority: P.L. 104-193; Code of Ala. 1975,
§30-3-198.
History: New Rule: Filed May 3, 2002; effective June 7, 2002. Amended: Filed April 18, 2016; effective June 2, 2016.