How doI ask a judge to garnish a person’s payroll check?
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How doI ask a judge to garnish a person’s payroll check?
My ex was ordered to pay maintenance but has not paid anything fo the last 3 months. I filled contempt charges but I need to ask the judge about the accruing pay.
Asked on January 2, 2012 under Family Law, Colorado
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Garnishing pay generally requires that you obtain a judgement against your ex spouse for the money that is woed to you in arrears. The court can indeed grant you a judgement for arrears on a motion and you should include it as an "alternative" form of relief when you are there for the contempt hearing. I would take your documentation to an attorney or legal services agency to review. Good luck.
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