If my ex-husband is not paying what he is supposed to according to our divorce agreement, what can I do?
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If my ex-husband is not paying what he is supposed to according to our divorce agreement, what can I do?
It is not child support or alimony but rather an agreement that he and I made together; the judge approved it and made it part of our divorce agreement.
Asked on September 4, 2012 under Family Law, New Jersey
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
An agreement like you describe should be enforceable as a contract. If your ex-husband is not honoring it, you could sue him based on the agreement, seeking a judgment for the money; once you have the judgment, there are various mechanism, including wage executions (garnishments) get the money if he won't pay it voluntarily.
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