If your ex-spouse decided to stop making spousal maintenance payments they can be held in contempt of court. There are consequences for refusing to make spousal maintenance payments. They can include both criminal and civil penalties.
In certain jurisdictions failing to pay child support can result in the paying spouse losing their driver’s license, paying a fine, and even serving a jail sentence. The consequence will depend on the circumstances revolving around the case.
If you have stopped receiving spousal maintenance payments you should address the issue immediately. Here are some of the things that you can do to take action;
You need to have an understanding of your divorce judgment and ensure that spousal maintenance payments are correct. For you to do this you need to visit a qualified and knowledgeable Glendale family lawyer.
You can opt to file documentation for the legal process with the court showing that you have not received spousal maintenance payments as per the law or you can have your attorney do it for you.
After a summons is issued to your ex-spouse and their presence is requested in court the court can issue an order for them to either make the payment immediately or allow for them to come up with a payment plan for spousal maintenance.
Spousal maintenance issues can also arise when one or more of the parties are veterans. Notably, state and federal laws limit the court’s ability to consider VA disability compensation when awarding spousal maintenance.
It is important that during the divorce process you have the support of an attorney who can help protect your financial and legal rights. Our family law firm is dedicated to helping hundreds of families in Glendale resolve their family law disputes amicably.