Is it in my best interest to hire an attorney if my exhusband stops paying court ordered maintenance?

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Is it in my best interest to hire an attorney if my exhusband stops paying court ordered maintenance?

Divorced 12/2/2011. Went back to court to get maintenance was awarded
750/mo to begin November 2016. Maintenance payments were made through
the month of March 2017 have since stopped.

Should I file the forms I found on-line by myself or should I hire an
attorney to represent my interests?

Asked on June 6, 2017 under Family Law, Wisconsin

Answers:

S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 6 years ago | Contributor

Your recourse is to pursue contempt of court against your ex for failure to pay alimony.  It would be advisable to be represented by an attorney and not use forms you found online. The forms may or may not be applicable.


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