If my ex has told me he is stopping court ordered alimony, where do I begin to file contempt charges against him?
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If my ex has told me he is stopping court ordered alimony, where do I begin to file contempt charges against him?
Asked on May 8, 2012 under Family Law, Virginia
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Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
The time to file an order to show cause regarding contempt of a court order as to your "ex" upon stoppage of your court ordered alimony payments is when the due date for such payment comes and goes without receipt of the check.
In anticipation of the violation of the court order, I would consult with a family law attorney about the situation and have him or her write a letter to the "ex" suggesting the the alimony payment per the court order continue uninterrupted.
The contempt charges would be filed in the court house and under the case number where the order for the alimony was issued.
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