How do we force spousal support payments to occur on time for my mother who is incapacitated with Alzheimer’s Disease?
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How do we force spousal support payments to occur on time for my mother who is incapacitated with Alzheimer’s Disease?
My mother and ex-stepfather divorced 22 years ago and he has been ordered to pay spousal support forever. My ex-stepfather, who is an attorney, is usually 2 months behind in his payments then will pay 1 month just before the next payment is due. He is perpetually behind. My mother has Alzheimer’s Disease and needs to transition into a nursing home. Because my brother and I are financially challenged in this economy, we are struggling to cover the fees for our mother’s care. I have Power of Attorney for my mother and need to know what to do.
Asked on August 30, 2011 California
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
I am so sorry for your situation and for what your ex step father is doing to your Mother. I think that you need to seek help from someone in your are on this matter. You may be able to have help from the county in which you live in to collect the spousal support payments from your ex step father and on time. I do not know what county in California you reside, but I am aware that the County of Alameda has their own department set up to collect spousalsupport payments regardless of your financial situation. it is the Alameda County Department of Child Support Services (they collect spousal support too) and I will give you the link here. Good luck to you.
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