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if alimony is my only income and ex retired from his state job
My ex has stopped paying my alimony it is my only source
of income he said I will receive fifty percent of his
pension when it starts in 3 to 5 months can he just stop
paying my alimony
Asked on October 23, 2017 under Family Law, Massachusetts
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
He has to keep paying his alimony as agreed to (in a voluntary divorce or separation agreement) or as ordered by the court, even if his circumstances change (e.g. retirement), unless and only if a court orders that the terms be changed. He has the right to bring a legal action to ask the court to modify the alimony due to a change in his situation, but unless and until a court does so, he must pay. If he does not, you can go to court and seek a court order compelling him to pay on threat of contempt of court. Ideally, hire a family/divorce law attorney to help you; if you can't afford one or are determined to do this yourself, contact the clerk of the court and ask for the procedure to enforce a divorce agreement or order.
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