What to do if my ex won’t pay me alimony as ordered in our divorce?
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What to do if my ex won’t pay me alimony as ordered in our divorce?
I really need the money.
Asked on September 7, 2012 under Family Law, Florida
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
If your ex is in violation of your divorce agreement and the court order that encorporated it, or the court order awadrding alimony, then you have to make a motion to compel the payments and for contempt of court against him. Obtain a judgement for the past due money (arrears) and then execute on the judgement (levy bank account; garnish wages). Good luck.
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