collecting alimony

[mjace72]

My ex is going to move to Canada and won't pay the alimony from Connecticut. How do I go about collecting?What is the name of your state? Connecticut

[seniorjudge]

Originally Posted by mjace72

My ex is going to move to Canada and won't pay the alimony from Connecticut. How do I go about collecting?What is the name of your state? Connecticut

US law only.

[mjace72]

my question is US law. What will US law do for me now that my ex-spouse is fleeing to Canada to avoid paying alimony?

[CandiceH]

Originally Posted by mjace72

my question is US law. What will US law do for me now that my ex-spouse is fleeing to Canada to avoid paying alimony?

Nothing. That is what I was trying to explain. You can try to obtain an attorney in the province in which he has fled but that isnt going to help you much unless you have an EXACT address and place of employment. You can go to yahoo.ca and look up reciprocating jurisdiction to learn more about these laws. GL I answered you on your other thread and you must not have been able to see it.

[LdiJ]

Originally Posted by CandiceH

Nothing. That is what I was trying to explain. You can try to obtain an attorney in the province in which he has fled but that isnt going to help you much unless you have an EXACT address and place of employment. You can go to yahoo.ca and look up reciprocating jurisdiction to learn more about these laws. GL I answered you on your other thread and you must not have been able to see it.

If he has or will continue to have any kind of assets in the US, it might be possible to put a lien against those assets to ensure performance on the alimony payments.

If he hasn't left yet, it might be possible to force him to purchase a bond to ensure performance on the alimony payments.

You seriously need a consult with an attorney. Otherwise, US law can't help you.

[AHA]

Originally Posted by mjace72

My ex is going to move to Canada and won't pay the alimony from Connecticut. How do I go about collecting?What is the name of your state? Connecticut

Close the other duplicate thread, please.

[mjace72]

Candice,
I did see your reply and appreciate it, my reply was to the judge who simply posted US law only as if I were in Canada or something. Thank you again.

[CalifAtty-17]

My response:

What do you do for a living?

IAAL

[CandiceH]

Not to make light of the situation but maybe Bali could learn something from this....NY is a border state Bali

[mjace72]

I'm not sure what my employment has to do with the inquiry I made.

[CalifAtty-17]

Originally Posted by mjace72

I'm not sure what my employment has to do with the inquiry I made.

My response:

I just wanted to make sure you're employed and not on Welfare. It appears you're going to have to support yourself and your child on your own.

IAAL

[CandiceH]

Originally Posted by CalifAtty-17

My response:

I just wanted to make sure you're employed and not on Welfare. It appears you're going to have to support yourself and your child on your own.

IAAL

If there is a child and a child support order then she would be able to get him under "reciprocating jurisdiction". It is not easy, but it is done quite often. OP, if you do have a child support order and need this info, please pm me. If you just have a spousal support order then you need to know that it is almost impossible to collect if he jumps border.

[mjace72]

I'm employed and there is no child support involved. We were only married 11 months. He couldn't afford an attorney and was uncomfortable so didn't show up. My lawyer got me the house(only property involved) plus $35,000, also alimony of $700. a month for 5 years and then $1 a month for life, also $2800 in lapsed health coverage. It adds up to $7000 a month for the 11 months of marriage. He can't afford his own bills before all this. Should I feel bad?

[CandiceH]

Um, yes! You were married 11 MONTHS for goodness sake! I dont mean to get pissy with you but THINK about it! I was married 14 yrs, everything was taken from me and I have to fight for everything I have. Be grateful with what have and move on. Let him move on also. He should not have had to pay you alimony!!!!

[LdiJ]

Originally Posted by mjace72

I'm employed and there is no child support involved. We were only married 11 months. He couldn't afford an attorney and was uncomfortable so didn't show up. My lawyer got me the house(only property involved) plus $35,000, also alimony of $700. a month for 5 years and then $1 a month for life, also $2800 in lapsed health coverage. It adds up to $7000 a month for the 11 months of marriage. He can't afford his own bills before all this. Should I feel bad?

Hon....I don't know your history....but I sure know that I would be ashamed as hell to accept anything more than being made "whole" after no more than 11 months of marriage.....and its no wonder that he is "running" to Canada....