Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

Judgement enforcement

My X husband and I lived in Nc. I still do with our two minor children. He (a GM of a large car dealership)now lives in FL (in an ocean front rental home) and is remarried (she is a realtor and they have no children). When we divorced we had a contract spelling out the terms of the monthly support payments. He is currently in breach of the contract and I was recently awarded a judgement for the past due and current payments. He did not show up in court or provide financial documentation. I found out that he went on vacation rather than appear in court. He is refusing to pay claiming that he is unable. Collecting the past due amount is up to me. What I need to know is:

1. Can I garnish his FL wages?

2. Can I seize his 401K?

3. Can I seize his stock options?

I believe he is hiding assets in an account with his new wife's name.

1. How can I prove this?

2. Can I seize those assets?

Because of his choice to not pay I have lost my car and my home will be sold at auction on August 5th ... leaving the children and I homeless. My attorney is not licensed in FL and therefore knows nothing of FL law. My Ex has told me that he wont pay and a judge can't force him to. Any information is greatly appreciated. Thank you!


Asked on 7/27/05, 8:26 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
David Slater David P. Slater, Esq.

Re: Judgement enforcement

Your NC judgment must be domesticated in Florida.

Collection can then be pursued like any other Florida judgment. You can call me to discuss further. Good luck.

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Answered on 7/27/05, 10:29 pm


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