Financial Hardship and Alimony

In many marriages, one spouse is financially reliant on the other spouse to some degree. When couples in such situations decide to get a divorce, it may be best for one spouse to provide financial support to the other. This financial support is called alimony. If the spouse offering alimony payments faces great financial difficulty, it may be necessary for both parties to reach a new agreement.

Alimony and the Law

As with child support, failure to pay court-ordered alimony can carry serious legal penalties, even including some time in jail. A person who fails to make alimony payments can be found to be in contempt of court, or the missed payments may be treated as a debt and enforced by collection agencies rather than the police.

Even if you are struggling with heavy debt, it is not a good idea to neglect your alimony payments. Not paying alimony can put your former spouse at risk. If your spouse suffers considerably as a result, you may face a lawsuit or other legal actions. Instead, it is better to approach your former spouse and reach a more equitable agreement.

Financial hardship can strike anyone. If sudden life changes have left you unable to make your alimony payments, you and your former spouse need the help of a knowledgeable Boca Raton alimony lawyer.

Contact Us

With the expert assistance of the Boca Raton divorce lawyers of Eric N. Klein & Associates, P.A., you and your former spouse can reach an agreement that better suits the needs of both of you. To discuss your case with an experienced Boca Raton divorce lawyer, contact us today by calling 561-353-2800.