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Old 02-04-2008, 11:52 AM
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Where is the Justice?

What is the name of your state? Florida

Hope you can help.. A very good friend of mine was divorced in 2003 (2 kids) and has been in a court battle for the last 2 years with her ex, over his negligence in paying Child support , Alimony , Car insurance, rent, and Court Ordered amounts for legal fees. This guy is supposed to pay her weekly but is now 3 weeksn behind, if not more. He waits until the next court date , then pays everything a few days before. When he gets to court, he says he is caught up. It puts my friend in a bad way, with no way to buy thiings like food, etc. She is also under constant pressure to pay her attorney, which is hard because he doesnt pay her.

Is there any rule about a person who was found to be in contempt, and intentionally cutting off funds to the exwife, so as to derail her ability to use a lawyer to defend her ? Is there also a limit as the number of times someone can be found in contempt in the court before they start punishing him ?


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She's destitute because he is 3 weeks behind on what he owes?

Does she work?

If he's caught up by the time the contempt hearing rolls around, how is he found in contempt? HAS he actually ever been found to be in contempt?
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She is on disability ( permanent) and only gets a small amount to cover Rent, etc.

He left her with -5.00 in the bank when he left her to marry another person.

Its very sad


thx for your help
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She needs to find a way to not depend on him.
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Thx for your concern

Is there anything legally that can be done , to stop him from playing these games. Thats what I am looking for.

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Is there anything legally that can be done , to stop him from playing these games. Thats what I am looking for.

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Repeated filings of contempt. There IS NO magic number to make him stop behaving this way and begin behaving in a new way. Just whenever his judge gets sick of him.

However, realistically, it is not a good idea to try to jail the guy who owes you money.
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Old 02-04-2008, 12:51 PM
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What is the name of your state? Florida

Hope you can help.. A very good friend of mine was divorced in 2003 (2 kids) and has been in a court battle for the last 2 years with her ex, over his negligence in paying Child support , Alimony , Car insurance, rent, and Court Ordered amounts for legal fees. This guy is supposed to pay her weekly but is now 3 weeksn behind, if not more. He waits until the next court date , then pays everything a few days before. When he gets to court, he says he is caught up. It puts my friend in a bad way, with no way to buy thiings like food, etc. She is also under constant pressure to pay her attorney, which is hard because he doesnt pay her.

Is there any rule about a person who was found to be in contempt, and intentionally cutting off funds to the exwife, so as to derail her ability to use a lawyer to defend her ? Is there also a limit as the number of times someone can be found in contempt in the court before they start punishing him ?


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The ex-husband is obviously not too happy about the court orders forced upon him.

The judge can always throw him in jail and he might lose his job and have no ability to pay anything. That'll teach him a good lesson!!!
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Child support and alimony, PLUS rent and car insurance? Wowza! Since your friend is able to care for their own children, perhaps they can offer daycare services for another child to make some additional money.

If contempt of court is all that is being filed, and your friend doesn't work, why don't they file contempt on their own behalf? They should have examples in their file to use as a guide and then they won't incur additional costs.

Family court = Judge's World. Thus, unless and until the judge gets annoyed, impatient, etc. with the ex-spouse, your friend is stuck in the revolving door of Family Court.
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She is on disability ( permanent) and only gets a small amount to cover Rent, etc.

He left her with -5.00 in the bank when he left her to marry another person.

Its very sad


thx for your help
I don't have time right now to look up your past posts, but I do remember that you've played alot of games posing here as different people.

In this thread, who are you actually referring to- is this actually a friend, your live-in room mate, your sister, or you? These are all the different people you have posted as with IDENTICAL SITUATIONS.
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Gracie,

I am not posing as different people. All of my posts have either been to ask a question for my friend, or she has used this ID to ask a question herself. I am sorry if you feel I am playing games but I am not. This is a good site and alot of people dedicate their time, it is used by me with respect..

Sorry for any confusion
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AS a working person, I'd truly suggest she find a new career that she can pursue within the limits of her disability. I've had three weeks of no income, due to layoffs, no commission, etc. She should not have become SO dependent that three weeks is such a setback. What if something happened to HIM? An accident and he's laid up for a few weeks? Or longer?

Did she not maintain ANY of her own seperate checking and savings accounts AFTER marriage? No woman should allow herself to be in that position.

I remember back thirty years ago when my dad got confused and paranoid due to his illness (brain tumor) and we found him crying in the front steps because "he didn't know where his money was". He had moved all his accounts and did not remember where they were. Stuff happens- one needs to always have one's own accounts, married or not.

Your friend should speak to a rehabilitation counselor to consult on an alternate career that can be done with her limitations in mind.
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Gracie,

I am not posing as different people. All of my posts have either been to ask a question for my friend, or she has used this ID to ask a question herself. I am sorry if you feel I am playing games but I am not. This is a good site and alot of people dedicate their time, it is used by me with respect..

Sorry for any confusion
Well, you did post about a disabled friend (like you) and a friend that was divorced in 2003 w/2 kids (like you). I can see why Gracie asked the question and your answer didn't really cover how the situations your friends are having could be so identical.
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Old 02-05-2008, 11:42 AM
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is your name ron or linda? it is very confusing.
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AS a working person, I'd truly suggest she find a new career that she can pursue within the limits of her disability.

I Your friend should speak to a rehabilitation counselor to consult on an alternate career that can be done with her limitations in mind.

Nexxie - you are so progressive. Imagine suggesting a grown adult be responsible for themselves.

Certainly, I completely agree with you. Now - if only the NJ court system thought like you, I'd be a happy woman!
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Veronica

My name is Ron

My family friends is Linda

Hope this helps to clear things up for everyone
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