Enforcement of Liens

  1. Law
  2. Tennessee Code
  3. Domestic Relations
  4. Alimony and Child Support
  5. Overdue Support
  6. Enforcement of Liens

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In cases where there is an arrearage of child or spousal support in a Title IV-D child support case or in which a lien arises pursuant to §36-5-901, the department is authorized, without further order of a court, to secure the assets of the obligor to satisfy the current obligation and the arrearage by:

  1. Intercepting or seizing periodic or lump-sum payments or benefits due the obligor:
    1. From a state or local agency;
    2. From judgments of any judicial or administrative tribunal, settlements approved by any judicial or administrative tribunal, and lottery winnings;
  2. By attaching or seizing assets of the obligor or other person or entity held in financial institutions as defined in § 36-5-910;
  3. By attaching public and private retirement funds; and
  4. By imposing liens in accordance with § 36-5-901, and, in appropriate cases, by forcing the sale of the obligor's legal or equitable interest in property and by distribution of the proceeds of such sale.


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