I won, but I lost

[Callie7295]

What is the name of your state? TEXAS
I won a judgement from a court in Texas last week for an arrearage over $40,000. Unfortunately, my ex showed up in court saying he is now a stay-at-home dad, is not married to the mother, has no income. The judge set a payback schedule of $128 a month. Does anyone know if I am entitled to take further action, i.e., a lien against any of his assets? The judge pointed out to him that at his current payback, he will not even be paying back the interest of 6% a year. He urged him, but did not order him, to increase the amount as soon as possible. Is this it? Is it over and I just get a $128 for the rest of my or his life?

 

[rmet4nzkx]

Please move this post to your other thread so those who wish to answer will have all the facts.
https://forum.freeadvice.com/showthread.php?t=234552

 

[ablessin]

What is the name of your state? TEXAS
I won a judgement from a court in Texas last week for an arrearage over $40,000. Unfortunately, my ex showed up in court saying he is now a stay-at-home dad, is not married to the mother, has no income. The judge set a payback schedule of $128 a month. Does anyone know if I am entitled to take further action, i.e., a lien against any of his assets? The judge pointed out to him that at his current payback, he will not even be paying back the interest of 6% a year. He urged him, but did not order him, to increase the amount as soon as possible. Is this it? Is it over and I just get a $128 for the rest of my or his life?

so, basically, OP wants CS for a child who is over the age of 21? Am I reading this correctly?
The judge can not "order" your ex to get a job, and while he encouraged him to obtain employment, there really is not a thing you can do about it.
You managed since 1983/1987 without the money, why are you really going after it now? is there something else going on?