Legal Question in Family Law in Maryland

I was divorced in January 2011, in Howard County, MD. In our divorce agreement, my ex agreed to a settlement of $25k, payable by monthly payments of $500. He has paid nothing. I tried working with him, offering him time, etc. and nothing. We are not on speaking terms now. I have filed for contempt charges and have had him served. We go to court in March. What, if anything, will the court 'make' him do. Will I be able to ask for garnishment of wages (he claims he hasn't worked in 6 months), lien on any property? I'm very irritated as it is, because he originally agreed to $50k but then right before court asked to lower it to $25k. He really owes me way more than that. And I also agreed to no alimony. Thank you.


Asked on 1/31/12, 10:36 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Sher Wagshal and Sher

When you are in court in March, ask the judge to enter a judgment against him for the amount due. As a judgment, you will be entitled to 10% interest on the unpaid balance going forward. You can also then avail yourself of the various enforcement options, such as garnishment of wages if he becomes employed, attachment of a bank account or any realty he owns other than with a new spouse. You should also ask the court, upon a finding of contempt, to enter a purge amount by certain dates. This means he must pay the $25k off in installments and if he fails to do so he can be incarcerated

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Answered on 1/31/12, 1:23 pm


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