QUESTION
Judgment vs. Adding on to the back end of spousal
Asked on Mar 14th, 2016 on Divorce - Nevada
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Recently, my judge was fed up with my ex being impossibly in contempt of court, not showing up or being overall noncompliant. So, finally, he issued a bench warrant and made some of the arrears the bail, along with adding on other joint debts and arrears to the back end of spousal. I feel good about that being protected from bankruptcy, but there are previous judgments that are not protected from bankruptcy. An attorney I hired was unsuccessful in collecting from him because he learned how to protect his money. Therefore, it was suggested to me that I should file a motion to get those judgments added onto the back end of spousal as well. Is that a better idea than having a judgment and is it even possible or wise to have the judgments moved to the backend again?
1 ANSWER
Without a better overview of all the facts and circumstances, it is imposible to say what might be "better." And, contrary to what many believe, labeling arrears "additional alimony" may -- or may not -- provide full bankruptcy protection. There are ways to get money out of those unwilling (as opposed to legitimately unable) to pay anything. There are a lot of ways, through property divisions, alimony, fees and costs, and otherwise, to involuntarily collect from those who refuse to comply with their legal duties. You might want to look over the list of individual topics and pages at http://www.willicklawgroup.com/.
Answered on Mar 14th, 2016 at 6:46 PM