Spousal support, also known as alimony, is a court-ordered payment intended to ensure financial fairness after a divorce. When the responsible party fails to pay on time, the recipient can experience financial instability and stress. An alimony attorney can help you navigate Hartford spousal support enforcement options if your ex-partner stops paying.
Failure to pay support is a legal violation punishable in various ways. Our team at Dolan Divorce Lawyers can file contempt-of-court actions and take other steps needed to help ensure that your former spouse makes the proper payments.
Failure to pay spousal support is a serious matter, and Hartford courts can enforce compliance by issuing strong penalties for those who do not cooperate. However, quick action is necessary to ensure support payments are current and the payor does not accumulate significant arrears. It helps to keep accurate records of what you have received and when.
A spousal support order will specify an alimony payment schedule. A record of missed or late payments can warrant court intervention. Partial payments, late payments, and missed payments violate the terms of a court’s order. If the recipient does not object to missed payments, payors may exploit their leniency and continue to skip payments intentionally.
Sometimes a payor has temporary financial or medical issues that cause payment delays. When this happens, you may choose to come to an agreement between yourselves. However, if there is no communication from your ex-partner, you should contact an attorney to enforce the court’s support order. Our lawyers can help guide you through the steps involved to ensure payments continue without interruption.
Judges can take enforcement actions against those who refuse to comply with spousal support orders in Hartford. Under Connecticut General Statutes § 46b-87, a payor found in contempt of court can be ordered to pay the recipient’s attorney fees, and in extreme cases face incarceration. We can review the situation and determine the next best steps for your situation. Our lawyers can help you enforce payments in court by filing contempt-of-court actions. Other actions a court can take for non-payment of spousal support include:
If a payor can show that modification of support is necessary due to changed circumstances, a judge may allow an adjustment instead. However, the payor is still responsible for any arrearages up to that point. A spousal support payor cannot unilaterally decide to pay a lower amount without the court’s permission. We can reach out to delinquent payors to seek immediate payment of past-due support. If they do not comply, your attorney can take necessary action in court to get the payments you require.
Following a divorce, spousal support is essential to the financial well-being of the intended recipient. When your ex-partner fails to comply with the court-ordered payment schedule, a Hartford spousal support enforcement attorney can review the facts and help you move forward. Call our legal team at Dolan Divorce Lawyers now to schedule a consultation.
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