Legal Question in Family Law in Massachusetts

Hi,

As per the final judgement of divorce the legal fees for the attorney has to be paid by my husband to me, but he fled from USA and I cannot get single penny from him. Now attorney is asking me to pay the fees. Am i liable to pay him?


Asked on 7/15/10, 9:03 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Yes. You can seek attachment of whatever assets your husband has in the US and have a bench warrant issued for him as well. In addition there is a process to recover the fees by enforcement of the judgment in another country if the amount is worthwhile.

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Answered on 7/16/10, 8:15 am


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