You Have Rights and Remedies for Past Due Spousal Support
A court order requiring spousal support after your divorce is not a guarantee that your ex-spouse will actually obey the order. However, there are steps you can take to obtain the payments you are entitled to receive.
Our justice system was developed to protect your rights and provide remedies when those rights are denied. If your ex-spouse is knowingly and willingly disobeying a court order to pay spousal support, The Siemon Law Firm can take action on your behalf. With offices in Alpharetta, Cumming and Atlanta, we represent men and women throughout the Atlanta metropolitan area.
How Can I Obtain Past-Due Spousal Support?
If your spouse is willfully not paying you the support he or she owes, you can file a contempt action with the family law court. This empowers law enforcement personnel to find your ex-spouse and enforce the order. Your spouse can be ordered to pay the money and jailed if he or she does not comply.
If your spouse can prove that he or she does not have the money to pay alimony, then the violation of the court order would not be willful and your spouse would not be guilty of contempt. However, even if your spouse is not in contempt, you can still get a judgment against your spouse for the amount that he or she is in arrears. Armed with this judgment, our attorneys could file a garnishment against your spouse's wages or bank account to collect the money owed.
Our lawyers can also file actions to enforce:
- Child support payments
- Child custody and visitation orders
- Distributions from marital property settlements
Contact Our Atlanta Alimony Attorneys Today
If your spouse is not complying with an order to pay spousal support or alimony, our lawyers are here to enforce your rights. Please contact us today to arrange a personal, discreet and helpful consultation.
