Lisa's Question: We separated four years ago and now I'm divorcing him. He's in federal prison with four years left to go and owes me over $13000 in back child support. He also has numerous judgments against him. We own a house and he said he will quit claim the house to me only if I forgive the back child support and don't collect while he's in jail. I'm unsure of what to do. Brette's Answer: Get a lawyer. Don't sign away anything to someone who is in jail, has no income stream, and can't possibly pay you back child support. It's not his decision if you get the house. Of course a judge will give you the house.