Q: My ex husband stopped paying my spousal support, my health insurance policy and reduced his life insurance, what can I d
He has been withholding payments for a couple of years. My children get financial aid for college because I don’t have an income, but I am responsible for room and board, he found my eldest a one bed apartment because he knew I was solely responsible for board and food. I was forced to move back to the UK and leave my boys in college because he had it put in the contract that I had to move out of our house when my youngest went to college. I couldn’t afford to rent. ( our house is in foreclosure) We had a chance of possibly keeping the house, but he wouldn’t file with me to possibly keep it. He is a contractor investment banker. He knows I can’t afford to take him to court, so he holds all the cards. I have spoken to a couple of lawyers who have said they would need a retainer of $10-15,000 to go to court. Is there any help out there?
A: Much depends on the wording of your divorce. Spousal support ends on a date certain as spelled out in the divorce. Child support ends at 21 or upon emancipation. If he is in violation then a court case in Family Court should not cost the numbers you are being quoted. What county is this in? Contact a lawyer in that county and get quotes for a violation petition in Family Court.
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