If my ex-husband owes $10,000 in child support and I can’t get him to pay, can I file contempt of court against himor do anything else?
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If my ex-husband owes $10,000 in child support and I can’t get him to pay, can I file contempt of court against himor do anything else?
I have a order for him to do so.
Asked on May 18, 2012 under Family Law, Missouri
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Yes you can file for contempt and you should also file for a judgement against him. Once you obtain a judgement you can execute on it by garnishing wages and levying bank accounts, etc. The judgement is also good against his estate should that need arise. But moving forward you need to ask for help from the court and the state in getting the money sent to you automatically through his employer. Good luck.
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