Spousal Support Question

[mistoffolees]

I only want what was awarded to me in the divorce judgment, and I'm prepared to fight for it. He's already failed to pay me what he owes me, I think a judge will rule in my favor.

Go ahead. Send us a postcard from jail if you get locked up for perjury.

 

[Mom_of_Two]

Go ahead. Send us a postcard from jail if you get locked up for perjury.

I agree that it is slimy and she definitely shouldn't go after the nonexistent retirement money, but as far as perjury and criminal consequences, wouldn't that be a stretch. Everything that I have read on the subject indicates that criminal charges are very rarely brought about in regards to perjury in a civil case, especially family court. Perjury is rampant in family court matters, and they tend to like to keep the consequences in family court. Although it may be unjust, I think OP's ex is SOL because years have passed, and he didn't address the discrepancies is a timely matter.

 

[mistoffolees]

I agree that it is slimy and she definitely shouldn't go after the nonexistent retirement money, but as far as perjury and criminal consequences, wouldn't that be a stretch. Everything that I have read on the subject indicates that criminal charges are very rarely brought about in regards to perjury in a civil case, especially family court. Perjury is rampant in family court matters, and they tend to like to keep the consequences in family court. Although it may be unjust, I think OP's ex is SOL because years have passed, and he didn't address the discrepancies is a timely matter.

It might not happen that often, but some judges do not take kindly to people knowingly lying under oath. Since she doesn't know whether her judge is one of those, she's taking a chance.

 

[Mom_of_Two]

It might not happen that often, but some judges do not take kindly to people knowingly lying under oath. Since she doesn't know whether her judge is one of those, she's taking a chance.

That is true! I do have to say, morally it would make me feel pretty icky to enforce the $50,000
OP, I think you should really think about the fact that just because you can, doesn't mean you should.