Am I legally obligated to pay alimony to my husband’s ex-wife?

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Am I legally obligated to pay alimony to my husband’s ex-wife?

I live in NC and my husband divorced his wife in FL. He is currently not working but is desperately seeking employment. However, his former wife is now sending me emails stating that she is going to have my check garnished for his alimony payments. She currently works. Is this legal? Can the courts in FL force me to pay his alimony because he is not working?

Asked on October 27, 2010 under Family Law, North Carolina

Answers:

M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 13 years ago | Contributor

YOU are not legally obligated to pay his alimony.  The courts would never ever issue a garnishment order on your wages.  BUT, beware that they can collect in other ways, such as taking a tax return.  If he is out of work then I would STRONGLY suggest that you seek to modify the agreement ASAP base upon a change of circumstances and before he is in arrears. Also, her e-mails to you are threatening and harassment as far as I can see it and you should speak with an attorney about your options there.  You should also speak with someone about protecting joint assets here. These seem like the steps you need with this particular person.  Good luck.


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