Q: Do I need a lawyer to make my ex refund alimony he has been cheating me of? Or can it be filed as contempt of court?
I was divorced in GA. I live in Alabama and my ex has a residence in Tuscan, AZ. He has been cheating me of the correct alimony for several years. I am limited financially and would like to know if I woiuld need a lawyer. If not, how should I proceed. I do not mind paying something. I am on SSI, so I do not have much to spend. Thank you in advance.
A: You should retain a Georgia lawyer in or near the county where your divorce was granted to enforce the alimony provisions of the decree. That will be the lion's share of the legal work. If necessary, after that has been completed, you may have to retain an Arizona lawyer to register and enforce the new alimony judgment in Arizona if that is where your husband's non-exempt assets are located.
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