i need to know if they can put someone in jail for not paying the alimony portion of the court order. the person lives in another counrty, will they go get him??? can he be arrested for only paying child support and not the alimony? HELP PLEASE!!!!!
2006-10-05 05:07:43 · 7 answers · asked by angie_pcola 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
I need to know if they can put someone in jail for not paying the alimony portion of the court order. the person lives in another country, will they go get him??? can he be arrested for only paying child support and not the alimony? HELP PLEASE!!!!!
2006-10-05 05:08:53 · update #1
if he is in another country there is not much that can be done,
2006-10-05 05:11:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First you need to go to court and file contempt charges. I would recommend you do it Pro Se.(without an attorney). Just to save money and it is a very easy proceedure. A court date will be set for a hearing. They will mail the information to your ex. He doesn't have to appear, he can send an attorney in his behalf. Usually the judge will hear the charges, then give the defendant (your ex or attorney) a chance to respond as to why he is not following a court order. Usually a judge will order all arrears to be caught up in 30 days or a body attachment will be issued an a warrant, and he can and will do jail time.
However, each case has different circumstances... for instance if he is in the military nothing will happen until his term of duty is over and then he will be given a reasonable time to catch it up.
2006-10-05 05:10:03 · answer #2 · answered by shughes2000_2000 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if the person is working then they can and will deduct his paychecks. No they will not travel OUT OF COUNTRY to go get him if he doesn't pay. They will only travel in the united states. Call 1 800 support kids for any questions and they can help you TRUST ME!!!
good luck and GET THAT $$
2006-10-05 05:11:01 · answer #3 · answered by CMA 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
good luck!you should be happy you get that..don't rock the boat or you may loose that..in a country where we can't have a terrorist arested or listened to for fear of some rights violation ,do you really think they will take the time to arrest him?who knows,call the A.C.L.U. and see if thet can help you,they help the terrorist plight they may help you to cuz i'm sure one of your rights have been violated somewhere..
2006-10-05 05:14:31 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have your lawyer file on him for not following a court order. I doubt they'll go get him, but if he has assets, etc., here in the states, they could be frozen, etc., until it's all resolved. Good luck.
2006-10-05 05:14:47 · answer #5 · answered by sassybree1979 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on the extradition agreement between the US and the other country. He is going to have to be extradited back to the US for any charges that you want to file against him.
2006-10-05 05:09:52 · answer #6 · answered by wallcritter 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO THEY DO NOT PUT MEN IN JAIL FOR NON SPOUSAL SUPPORT.
2006-10-05 05:28:26 · answer #7 · answered by nwnativeprincess 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋