QUESTION
What actions can be taken if my ex-spouse refuses to pay spousal support?
Asked on Jan 31st, 2014 on Divorce - Florida
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If he has the ability to pay but refuses to do so, he may be found in contempt of court for failing to abide by the Orders of the court. You should consult a family law attorney or facilitator to assist you with the necessary paperwork.
Answered on Feb 05th, 2014 at 8:38 PM
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Assuming its court ordered file a motion for contempt of the court order.he could go to jail if he does not pay.
Answered on Feb 05th, 2014 at 8:37 PM
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In Arizona spousal maintenance that has been ordered by a court can only be modified or terminated by another order of the court. You should consult with an experienced family law attorney in your area. This, of course, presupposes that the spousal maintenance order does not terminate automatically because the term for payment has expired.
Answered on Feb 05th, 2014 at 8:37 PM
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Bring contempt charges against him and/or schedule a debtor's exam so you can question him before the court as to his income and assets.
Answered on Feb 05th, 2014 at 8:37 PM
If in California call the state family support.
Answered on Feb 05th, 2014 at 3:13 PM
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File Motion to Compel, ask for an Income Deduction Order.
Answered on Feb 05th, 2014 at 2:51 PM
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In Texas, you would have to file a file a Motion for Enforcement and/or a Breach of Contract Suit. Both suits can be very tricky. You should consult a lawyer to take the next step.
Answered on Feb 05th, 2014 at 2:48 PM
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If your order requires him to keep paying and he stops, then take him back to court and get attorney fees and an order to take it directly from his pay. Read your order.
Answered on Feb 05th, 2014 at 2:37 PM
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File a motion for him to be held in contempt. Maybe the threat of jail time and a civil fine will cause him to reconsider.
Answered on Feb 05th, 2014 at 2:36 PM
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If he doesn't follow the court order, file a motion to find him in contempt with sanctions.
Answered on Feb 05th, 2014 at 2:34 PM
The Court has retained jurisdiction. File a motion for contempt and to enforce the Courts order. Good luck.
Answered on Feb 05th, 2014 at 2:33 PM
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If there is a Court order, once he stops paying you n file a contempt action.
Answered on Feb 05th, 2014 at 2:33 PM