How to Track Down a Deadbeat Parent

Series Summary

Law is the system of rules of conduct established by the sovereign government of a society to correct wrongs, maintain stability, and deliver justice. Working as a lawyer involves the practical application of abstract legal theories and knowledge to solve specific individualized problems, or to advance the interests of those who hire lawyers to perform legal services. Legal advice, specifically, is the application of abstract principles of law to the concrete facts of the client's case in order to advise the client about what they should do next. In this free video series, a certified family mediator provides legal self-help advice for a number of common scenarios, Discover how to consent to an underage marriage, how to understand maternity leave rights and how to deal with a stalker. Thinking about a name change? Legally change it with these law tips, and while that's happening, learn how to get an annulment, how to clean a driving record and how to fight speeding tickets. Stay out of legal trouble and find necessary information with these tips.

Video Transcript

"Someone owes you some type of support. Hi, I'm, Robert Todd and you want to know how to track down a deadbeat parent. First of all, gather as much information about this individual as possible before you go to track that person, such as the name, the date of birth, social security number. It would be helpful if you have a photograph and names of friends, family and employers. These are individuals that you should contact first to see if they have some idea of where this individual is. Next, make sure you have an accurate record of what is owed so that, if and when this person is located, that you can proceed against that person initially. Now, there are a number of ways once you have located this individual to attempt to collect what is owed. Many state agencies in many states, offer this service if you have some sort of judgment that indicates this individual owes money. Or, alternatively, you can hire a private attorney to proceed against this individual once you have located them to obtain this money from them. I'm Robert Todd and thank you for watching."