Q: I was awarded spousal support in my divorce. My ex suddenly stopped paying it. With limited resources, what can I do?
I have tried to reach out to him but he will not respond to my calls/texts/emails but I do know he is working. I don't live in the area where he resides and where our divorce took place either, so that makes it difficult as well. What can I do to compel him to pay the support that he owes? He is now 5 months delinquent. Thank you for your time.
A: This is really a matter best taken up with your divorce lawyer since they are the most familiar with all the details of your case. You likely have options such as asking the divorce court to find him in contempt of court (that usually gets results) for failing to pay per the court order; you can turn the collection over to the State of Oregon who will then send you checks timely and go after him for reimbursement (the catch being they take part of your payment for their time and effort); and perhaps other choices. But talking with your divorce lawyer is the place to start.
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