Legal Question in Family Law in Washington
injury during the divorce process
My wife and i were legally separated in June. In August i was injured at work and have been off
on a workmans comp injury. I had surgery in Oct. The courts so far are refusing to recognize my injury.
I am falling into arrears and have been found in contempt. Can the courts ignore my injury?
Asked on 12/27/07, 1:44 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Elizabeth Powell
ELizabeth Powell PS Inc
Re: injury during the divorce process
Have you moved to modify the order on the basis that your circumstances have changed? Just responding to a contempt charge isn't enough, you have to pro actively petition for a change.
The court isn't ignoring you. They do expect you to tell them about a substantial change of circumstances BEFORE the other party starts griping.
Hope this helps. Elizabeth Powell
Answered on 12/27/07, 6:14 pm