Q: Boeing hasn't paid my alimony for August.Court appointed garnishmentCan't get help from Boeing /ex.
It's 22 days late and I have tried getting help from various departments at Boeing.
My ex states it's removed from his check and it's my issue to get it resolved.
Isn't it his responsibility due to it being court appointed?
Is there a penalty for being late?
A: In California, if there is a court order in place that mandates wage garnishment for the purpose of alimony, it is generally the employer's responsibility, in this case, Boeing, to ensure the correct amount is deducted from your ex's paycheck and transferred to you. If the payment has not been received, it may be considered contempt of court, which can carry penalties, but establishing this would necessitate returning to court. To enforce the court order, you may need to reach out to a family law attorney to discuss potential next steps, such as contacting Boeing's payroll department formally through an attorney or filing a motion in court to address the non-payment.
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