Money Judgment...

[travel-pro]

What is the name of your state? Texas

Last year my EX left me holding all of the bills and cleaning out our joint savings account

We have since divorced. I was awarded a "Money Judgment" in my divorce. The final divorce decree was signed by the judge in October; which ordered my EX to pay a certain sum of money at 6%. In the decree there was no time frame given in which he must pay me.

My EX has yet to start paying; and I seriously doubt he plans on it. Is there some sort of recourse I have to try and get the money he owses me? Thank for your help!

[LdiJ]

What is the name of your state? Texas

Last year my EX left me holding all of the bills and cleaning out our joint savings account

We have since divorced. I was awarded a "Money Judgment" in my divorce. The final divorce decree was signed by the judge in October; which ordered my EX to pay a certain sum of money at 6%. In the decree there was no time frame given in which he must pay me.

My EX has yet to start paying; and I seriously doubt he plans on it. Is there some sort of recourse I have to try and get the money he owses me? Thank for your help!

Go get yourself a consult with a local attorney. If you were really given a monetary judgement you may be able to have payments withheld from his/her pay. If not, you may be able to reduce your court orders to a monetary judgement that can be withheld from his/her pay.

[Bali Hai]

Go get yourself a consult with a local attorney. If you were really given a monetary judgement you may be able to have payments withheld from his/her pay. If not, you may be able to reduce your court orders to a monetary judgement that can be withheld from his/her pay.

Fat chance of that. You are assuming that spousey is stupid or incredibily responsible.

If spousey is determined not to pay, then spousey won't pay.

[IrishLady47]

Either seek an attorney or explore collections methods for a civil judgment under Texas law. Wage garnishments can be made for spousal or child support; however, in Texas (like PA, SC & NC), wages are usually exempt from garnishment from a civil judgment.