If my ex-husband won’t comply with court orders, how do I get things done?
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If my ex-husband won’t comply with court orders, how do I get things done?
My ex-husband has been held in contempt a number of times, did not show or respond for last court hearing. His lawyer quit since he had not been paid. By the way, my ex had at least 2 wives and 1 child while we were married. When I found this out I filed. He thinks that he is the victim since I filed. Won’t sign over money he was ordered to pay me. Going on almost 3 years. Can I request for the judge to give me power of attorney over certain accounts? Also, can I do this without my lawyer (legal fees are getting astronomical in addition to what ex owes)? Finally, would a court allow him to file bankruptcy to avoid paying me what he owes?
Asked on November 17, 2010 under Family Law, New Jersey
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
Oh boy. I am so sorry. First, you need to obtain judgements against your ex so that you can garnish his wages and levy his accounts. I am surprised that you do not have same already with the number of contempt hearings. Holding him in contempt is obviously not doing any good. No, a court will not grant you power of attorney over him. As for the filing of the bankruptcy, generally speaking alimony falls under the type of debt that isnot dischargeable. I do not know if you could go it alone in the courts but you can certainly try. Generally Family Court can issue a judgement based upon your divorce decree. Good luck.
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