QUESTION
I filed contempt of court against my ex husband. Is there anyway I can make him pay?
Asked on Aug 22nd, 2013 on Divorce - New Jersey
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When we divorced 2 years ago my ex was ordered to pay alimony of $200.00 a week for 24 months and $1400.00 which was half the taxes we got that year. He has paid me nothing and claims that since I changed my last name back to my maiden name after the divorce was final that it is null and void. 3 months after the divorce I remarried and changed my name again but in the divorce papers it only states that he is to pay me for 24 months. I’ve filed contempt against him.
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In Arizona, even if the court order does not say so, the obligation to pay spousal maintenance (alimony) terminates upon your marriage to another man.
Answered on Aug 27th, 2013 at 10:39 AM
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Marco Caviglia, Esq.
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Check your agreement if there was no trial for language addressing attorney fees in case of breach.
Answered on Aug 26th, 2013 at 11:11 AM
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The court should resolve the situation at the contempt hearing. Be sure to request enforcement mechanisms like wage garnishment.
Answered on Aug 24th, 2013 at 12:30 PM
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Diane L. Berger
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I would predict you will win the contempt action.
Answered on Aug 24th, 2013 at 12:29 PM
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Peters Law, PLLC
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You may have waited too long to recover anything. You should have done it the first payment he missed.
Answered on Aug 23rd, 2013 at 11:19 AM
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Cassandra T. Savoy, PC
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If you remarried three months later, you are no longer entitled to alimony.
Answered on Aug 23rd, 2013 at 10:20 AM