Not Receiving Court Ordered Alimony

[Frustrated Ex]

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

My ex-husband has not sent to me any monthly alimony payments during the past 3 years. His excuse is that he does not have a regular income (self employed). Two years ago in the month of December he sent me money which equalled to a little over one month's worth of alimony payment. Last year, I called him because I was in dire need of monies for emergency medical expenses and he said that he didn't have any money to send. He is an attorney and recently published a book. I've not pursued this matter because I can not afford to hire an attorney. Your advice/suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Thank you!What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?

 

[LdiJ]

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

My ex-husband has not sent to me any monthly alimony payments during the past 3 years. His excuse is that he does not have a regular income (self employed). Two years ago in the month of December he sent me money which equalled to a little over one month's worth of alimony payment. Last year, I called him because I was in dire need of monies for emergency medical expenses and he said that he didn't have any money to send. He is an attorney and recently published a book. I've not pursued this matter because I can not afford to hire an attorney. Your advice/suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Thank you!What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?

Your only option is to file for contempt. You don't have to hire an attorney to do it, but since he is one, it would be in your best interest to have one. Also, you should ask that he be ordered to pay your legal fees, since he is the one in contempt.