Husband stopped alimony payments – I have not remarried
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Husband stopped alimony payments – I have not remarried
Husband stopped alimony 5+ yrs ago when child support ended – He was in arrears & we settled, however, alimony should have continued – Do I need to reopen the case & How? Is this now a private matter & do i have to hire a lawyer?
Asked on June 15, 2009 under Family Law, California
Answers:
B. B., Member, New Jersey Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
Yes, you're going to have to hire a lawyer. One place to look for a qualified attorney in your area is our website, http://attorneypages.com
Child support and alimony aren't the same, of course. There are a lot more resources in the system to help enforce child support, because children can't help themselves. But the court should still enforce your alimony rights, you'll just have to pay the freight for presenting the case yourself -- although if your ex husband can afford it, you might get the court to order him to at least chip in on your attorney's fees.
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