Legal Question in Family Law in South Carolina

Alimony payments

I was divorced in South Carolina after 20 yrs of marriage. I agreed to pay alimony for 10 yrs. I have paid now for 5 yrs.

Is it illegal for me to stop paying the alimony? Would I be in contempt of court? Would there be a warrent for my arrest? And what if I simply never returned to South Carolina? Would I have any legal problems here in Washington?


Asked on 10/27/05, 3:54 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Christopher Steuart IT Forensics, Inc.

Re: Alimony payments

The South Carolina decree could be entered and enforced in Washington. I won't comment on South Carolina law, except to say that I expect that they have all the tools to enforce their orders that Washington does (contempt).

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Answered on 10/28/05, 6:14 pm


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