Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

Hi�Here is the situation. My ex and I divorced three years ago in Saratoga County, New York. I signed over the marital residence to her. In the divorce decree she was supposed to pay off my car (which still has a balance) upon the sale of the NY residence which occurred August 2009. I was also awarded 250.00 per month Support and Maintenance (Alimony?) till age 65. I�m now 49. When I discovered the residence had sold , I requested the court ordered funds in a certified letter. She wrote back refusing payment of any type. She has since remarried and now lives in Texas. I now live in Florida. I�ve been told her refusal is a jailable offense. Is this True? What should I file and where? Which court? What jurisdiction? What steps should I take and how should I proceed? She will fight tooth and nail and snubbed her nose at the court and me in her return letter. She can�t be reasoned with and can full well pay the support. Which state has jurisdiction? How do I pursue this matter? I have all the documentation needed. She is military and so is her spouse. Do I need a judgement? Can I have payments taken out of her pay? And how?...Please Help!...Randy


Asked on 10/02/10, 11:30 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Lucreita Becude Lucreita D. Becude, P.A.

Have the order domesticated in Texas and then hire a Texan attorney to file a contempt motion for her and force her back into court and be sanctioned for non payment.

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Answered on 10/07/10, 12:07 pm
Carolyn Jones Law Office of Carolyn R. Jones

The first step is to have the New York ordered domesticated in Texas. Then you will be able to file a Motion for Contempt and have taken back to court for not complying with the court order.

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Answered on 10/08/10, 7:23 am


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