Legal Question in Family Law in Washington

Re: Can I garnish wages from a husband who has defaulted on a Divorce agreement?

Unfortunately, anybody can keep quitting jobs. You can definitely garnish his wages - you just have to go back to court to do so.

Re: Can I garnish wages from a husband who has defaulted on a Divorce agreement?

Can I get his wages garnished?

Yes you can. You have to bring a motion before the court asking for an order stating as much. A copy of the motion must be sent to the ex-spouse AND the employer.

What is my legal recourse? If I get his wages garnished, can he just quit his job and not have to pay or will the judgement go on record so that anytime he gets a job he will have wages garnished until I'm paid off?

He can keep quitting jobs, but you have a right to garnish them. You also can attach his bank accounts and have him held in contempt of court. Each of them has its plusses and minuses. My favorite is attaching his bank accounts (also requires a written motion sent to the court, the spouse and the bank). It is my favorite because he will not be able to pay his bills until you've exacted your pound of flesh.

For help with the motions, try the clerk's office, or contact an attorney.

Good luck.