You bet! You can get taken to court for not paying. I don't believe that you can chapter 7 it either.
Yes.
YES it is and it is entered on your 1040 income tax return line 11 Alimony received
No. You have income.
No. Alimony by definition is payment made by a spouse as ordered by the court. The "lover" has no responsibility for you. Don't even go there.
What's the criteria in becoming judgment proof in California. I lost everything and only living on SSA and Alimony...thanks. I am a senior over 71 and can't find work but being threatened with liens.
No, both are exempt from garnishment by a judgment creditor . Please note, the judgment debtor must claim the allowed exemptions they are not automatically granted by the court.
A state court order must say military retirement pay is part of the alimony can a former spouse receive a portion. No Federal law says a former spouse is entitled to the pay as part of alimony.
Not by a judgment creditor. They are subject to garnishment for child support, federal tax arrearages and in some cases spousal maintenance (alimony).
No, you would not be responsible for your husband's alimony payments to his ex-wife if he can't pay. Your income is not considered a factor in payments. Depending on the agreement, your husband may modify the alimony payments in court if he can show proof he is unable to pay.
Alimony payments are deductible as an above-the-line deduction on your Federal income taxes. They are reported on Line 31a of Form 1040 for 2010. Note that Line 31a also requires you to report the Social Security Number of the person you paid alimony to, because it will be considered taxable income for them. It's important to point out that child support payments are NOT deductible. So, if you are making monthly court-ordered payments that include both alimony and child support, you can only deduct the portion of those payments that are considered alimony. Usually the court order will specify these amounts.
It is considered a final judgment in the case and unless appealed becomes the law of the case.
Yes, the former spouse can discharge any liability for any 3rd party debt attributed to that person in the divorce judgment. However, alimony and child support orders are NOT dischargeable.