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I have a question about Alimony
Hi 6 years ago I got divorced an the judge assigned me to pay my
ex wife alimony I was paying her for a while and then I lost my
job and never pay her again she never do nothing about it,I can
be in trouble?? thank you.
Asked on July 28, 2016 under Family Law, California
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
Yes, you could be in trouble. First, you could be required, if your ex-wife takes action (i.e. brings a legal action) to repay the arrears, or amount you did not pay, possibly with some interest. Second, if you are ordered to do that and fail to do so, you could potentially face contempt of court and even (rarely but theoretically) imprisonment. The proper procedure when you lose your job or otherwise suffer some significant economic reversal is to appy to court for permission to temporarily, or even permanently, reduce or change your alimony payments; you are *not* allowed to simply stop paying, regardless of circumstances. If your ex-wife does bring some legal action, retain an attorney to help you.
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