What happens if you can’t pay court ordered fees?
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What happens if you can’t pay court ordered fees?
My fiancé has gone through a custody dispute with her ex. It was stated in the agreement that both parties would split the GAL fees. Her ex has paid in full. Because support was reduced and she does not work or any income she has no money to pay. The GAL motion the court to pay her fees. It was granted. Now the county collections has sent her a letter stating to pay them in full in 30 days or dispute. She does want to dispute because she feels there are fauls charges and biasness. This aside, if she cannot pay because she has no income or means to do so, what consequences might she be facing? Could she be put on contempt charges?
Asked on November 13, 2012 under Bankruptcy Law, Wisconsin
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Under the laws of all states in this country if one does not pay court ordered fees by a certain date the court can issue an order to show cause for contempt of a court order. Given the situation that you have written about, your fiance' should contact the court clerk and arrange fo an extension to pay what is ordered.
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