supportdefault
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I live in VA and have a court order, incorporated in the divorce, termed as "lump sum spousal support". When he stopped paying, I let it go for a while, but now I am disabled and wish to try to enforce this debt. He now lives in NC.
The debt was about $12,500 when he defaulted, carries a 10% interest rate (which I would be willing to negotiate), and he defaulted over 10 years ago. The original VA lawyer had advised that terming it "lump sum spousal support" would protect me from default. However, in the past, several VA lawyers have just thrown their hands in the air because it's across state lines and doesn't involve a child.
How can I proceed to get a NC court to accept and enforce my court order? Is there a statute of limitations? This court ordered settlement includes an interest rate, a minimum monthly payment, and does not regard children (there were none).
Are there steps I should take (like finding his employment, real estate, etc.) before getting a NC court to accept and enforce? Can I do this without hiring a lawyer? (Again, I'm on disability now)
Thank you in advance for any advice.
The debt was about $12,500 when he defaulted, carries a 10% interest rate (which I would be willing to negotiate), and he defaulted over 10 years ago. The original VA lawyer had advised that terming it "lump sum spousal support" would protect me from default. However, in the past, several VA lawyers have just thrown their hands in the air because it's across state lines and doesn't involve a child.
How can I proceed to get a NC court to accept and enforce my court order? Is there a statute of limitations? This court ordered settlement includes an interest rate, a minimum monthly payment, and does not regard children (there were none).
Are there steps I should take (like finding his employment, real estate, etc.) before getting a NC court to accept and enforce? Can I do this without hiring a lawyer? (Again, I'm on disability now)
Thank you in advance for any advice.