Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

Would like to know the concequences behind stoping alimony ($800 a moth) to my ex wife.

I have lost my job and migrated to a different country for work oportunity, but for the mean wile, it looks like it will be no time soon i'll be able to make the court mandated payment.

All i have left to go is $3200 dollars to complete the 12 month obligation.

I can't affort to go back to the states and spend time in the court sistem to try and fix this.

I need to know what is the worse that can happen if this moneys are not pay, say one day i deside to come back to the states or my legal migration application that is on process for me to become an Australian citicen.


Asked on 11/12/10, 6:34 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Lucreita Becude Lucreita D. Becude, P.A.

If you only have 12 months left to pay, I suggest you do so. However, two things can happen. You will be held in contempt of court and when you come to the states - you may find yourself in jail. Secondly, she may have the order domesticated in Australia and then you will face their laws. Of yes, she could just have a judgment placed against you with interest.

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Answered on 11/17/10, 7:00 am


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