Legal Question in Civil Litigation in California
divorce
if i quit paying alimony after 11 years because i can no longer afford to pay because of health, what can be done?
Asked on 6/28/07, 8:30 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Amy Ghosh
Law Offices of Amy Ghosh
Re: divorce
You should get the previous order or agreement modified. Do not just stop paying....you will be in contempt of the existing court order.
Answered on 6/29/07, 9:22 am
Lyle Johnson
Bedi and Johnson Attorneys at Law
Re: divorce
The unpaid alimony will continue to accrue and will result in a large debt against you. This debt will never go away and cannot be discharged in bankruptcy.
Answered on 7/06/07, 12:15 am