WHAT TO DO IF EX-SPOUSE IS NOT PAYING SPOUSAL SUPPORT (ALIMONY OR SPOUSAL MAINTENANCE)
Non payment of spousal maintenance is an issue often litigated in Arizona family law courts.
Spousal maintenance payments more than five years overdue usually cannot be collected, unless that deadline has been extended by papers filed in court within 90 days before the deadline. A judgment must be obtained prior to the expiration of the five years. If you have a claim for spousal maintenance for which some of the payments were due several years ago, you may want to speak with an attorney right away before you lose your right to collect this money owed to you.
Failure to pay spousal maintenance can result in criminal charges (class 1 misdemeanor) when the person ordered to pay has notice of the order and willfully and without lawful excuse fails to comply with the terms of that order. See A.R.S. § 25-511.01.
A competent family law attorney can assist in collection cases where spousal maintenance, child support, or other money is owed by a former spouse.
If you would like a free telephonic consultation regarding money owed to you, or money being collected from you, or other family law issues, please contact McGuire Gardner at (800) 899-2730 or visit us at www.yourarizonadivorcelawyer.com .