Failure to pay alimony

[frostbyte3964]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Utah

I have heard conflicting things on not paying Alimony. Not sure if it's a state by state thing or not, but what happens if you don't pay alimony? I know if you don't pay child support they can garnish your wages and put you in jail, but I've heard from quite a few that alimony is not the same. Just a judgement or something, but that doesn't sound right.What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?

[Bali Hai]

Originally Posted by frostbyte3964

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Utah

I have heard conflicting things on not paying Alimony. Not sure if it's a state by state thing or not, but what happens if you don't pay alimony? I know if you don't pay child support they can garnish your wages and put you in jail, but I've heard from quite a few that alimony is not the same. Just a judgement or something, but that doesn't sound right.What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?

If the alimony is not paid because someone just refuses to pay it, the same consequences for violating any court order apply.

If the alimony is not paid because someone doesn't have the means to pay it, you can usually apply for a modification. Alimony payors are usually men, so plan on paying.

[Golfball]

Failure to pay a (valid) alimony court order can result in garnishment proceedings and/or contempt charges.

If the alimony is done via contract (rather than court order), then contempt is not a possibility, but the recepient is free to use whatever means would be used to collect on a delinquent debt.