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Can you got to jail for contempt of court for not paying a judgment from your Ex Spouse?
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∙ 14y ago
Yes. Usually up to 6 months. You should consult an attorney in your home state to verify this information.
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What happens if the plaintiff fails to appear in court for a money judgment?
They will be charged with contempt of court.
If You cosigned for a car loan with an ex who is killing your credit by not paying on time and you have E-mails where he states he will refinance and you are still waiting is there any help?
You are responsible for paying the loan until he refinances. If he is in violation of a court decree that ordered him to refinance, such as a divorce decree, you can file a contempt in that court. If you weren't married you could try suing in civil court but the judgment will only be against him. The court cannot remove your name from the obligation of repaying the loan.You are responsible for paying the loan until he refinances. If he is in violation of a court decree that ordered him to refinance, such as a divorce decree, you can file a contempt in that court. If you weren't married you could try suing in civil court but the judgment will only be against him. The court cannot remove your name from the obligation of repaying the loan.You are responsible for paying the loan until he refinances. If he is in violation of a court decree that ordered him to refinance, such as a divorce decree, you can file a contempt in that court. If you weren't married you could try suing in civil court but the judgment will only be against him. The court cannot remove your name from the obligation of repaying the loan.You are responsible for paying the loan until he refinances. If he is in violation of a court decree that ordered him to refinance, such as a divorce decree, you can file a contempt in that court. If you weren't married you could try suing in civil court but the judgment will only be against him. The court cannot remove your name from the obligation of repaying the loan.
Can you satisfy judgment for restitution without paying?
It may depend on the court - the case - and the decision rendered in that case. In a criminal case, if you have violated the court's (the judge's) order by not making restitution, you could be remanded for contempt of court. In a civil case it is likely only that you would be punished by other (non-jail) legal measures.
Can i get a lien on my ex husbands house if he owes me money on a judgment for alimony?
You can return to the court where your divorce was filed and file a motion for contempt. You could request that court issue a judgment lien that can be recorded in the land records.You can return to the court where your divorce was filed and file a motion for contempt. You could request that court issue a judgment lien that can be recorded in the land records.You can return to the court where your divorce was filed and file a motion for contempt. You could request that court issue a judgment lien that can be recorded in the land records.You can return to the court where your divorce was filed and file a motion for contempt. You could request that court issue a judgment lien that can be recorded in the land records.
How does a judge find you in contempt for not paying child support?
First, they have the legal authority to enter such judgments. Second, a court can issue a notice of a hearing to compel you to appear in court. If you don't it can issue a warrant for your arrest. Third, a judge can and will enter that judgment against you if you are not paying your child support on time.
What does a civil judgment do for a contempt of court charge?
Nothing-two very separate matters.
What should you do if your other spouse does not want to share property as ordered by the court?
The other spouse has no authority to violate the court order. You need to return to that court and file a motion for contempt of a court order. The court will handle the situation.
How do you protect spouse from paying child support?
If spouse is ordered to pay support by a court, until another court changes that, you cannot "protect" the spouse.
What if spouse refuses to produce documents and records in Ca Divorce?
If they have been summoned, they would be in contempt of court and subject to punishment by the court.
What can a father do if mother breaks court order and he is paying his support?
Return to court and file a contempt against her explaining which court order she is violating.
How much jail time for not paying child support?
Up to the judge. Technically, it is contempt of court.
What to you do when your husband stops paying spousal support?
Go to the court which issued the support order and file a motion for Contempt of Court against him.
