Q: What do I need to do when my ex stops paying court ordered support? Can I file papers without a lawyer?
Divorce final in 2015, court ordered support
A:
Can you? Yes. Your odds will likely be better with an attorney on your side. And the family code (FC 3557) permits you to recover attorney fees because you had to bring a motion to collect court-ordered support.
You will need to file a Request for Order for enforcement of support and setting of arrears. You should probably ask for an income withholding order. You may have additional options.
If you must move forward without counsel, please go to your county’s family law facilitator for free assistance completing the forms.
Good luck.
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