Alimony Non Payment Consequences

Summary

The user is going through a divorce and her husband is refusing to pay alimony, leaving her homeless. She has filed a motion for contempt against her husband. The court ordered him to pay by a certain date or face jail time. The husband sent a personal check which she couldnt cash, so she had to send it back. The user was advised to contact the court to inform them about her husbands non-compliance with the courts order. The user was also advised to keep her lawyer updated on the situation. The user was informed that the court may take further action such as issuing a warrant for her husbands arrest, holding a hearing, imposing penalties or modifying the alimony order. The user also asked for information on finding a pro bono divorce lawyer for a friend in Opelousas, Louisiana.

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I been going thrue a divorce for a while now but my husband refuses to pay his alimony and i been homeless for about 2 years i dont know what else i can do now
I'm sorry to hear about your situation, Jessica. Have you filed a motion for contempt against your husband for not paying alimony?
Yes the court said he has to pay before a date or go to jail he send a personal check but i could cash that so i had to send that back. He has not payed his monthly alimony still
I'm sorry to hear that, Jessica. It sounds like your husband is not complying with the court's order. Have you considered contacting the court to inform them about the situation?
How do i do that
You can contact the court where your divorce case was filed and inform them about your husband's non-compliance with the court's order. Can you please provide me with the location of the court?
Crowley louisia a
In Louisiana, you can contact the Crowley courthouse for assistance with your divorce case. Here is the contact information for the courthouse:

Crowley Courthouse
Address: * N Parkerson Ave, Crowley, LA *
Phone: (*) *-*

Please reach out to them and explain your situation regarding your husband's non-compliance with the court's order. They will be able to guide you on the next steps to take.
Shouldnt my divorce lawyer be handling all that for me ?
Your divorce lawyer should be handling your case, but it's important for you to stay informed and take action if necessary. It's always a good idea to communicate with your lawyer and keep them updated on any issues you're facing.
He is very slow
I understand that your lawyer may be slow, but it's important to keep them updated on your situation. In the meantime, you can still contact the Crowley courthouse for assistance with your husband's non-compliance with the court's order. They will be able to guide you on the next steps to take.
What will happen if i tell the court
If you inform the court about your husband's non-compliance, they may take further action, such as:

- Issuing a warrant for your husband's arrest for failing to pay alimony.
- Holding a hearing to determine why your husband has not complied with the court's order.
- Imposing penalties or sanctions on your husband, such as fines or additional requirements.
- Modifying the alimony order to ensure compliance in the future.

Please contact the Crowley courthouse in Louisiana for specific information and guidance on your case.
Ok
Have you considered contacting the court to inform them about the situation?
I will contact them tomorrow
That's a good plan, Jessica. It's important to inform the court about your husband's non-compliance with the court's order. Please reach out to the Crowley courthouse tomorrow for assistance and guidance on your case.
Thank you
You're welcome, Jessica. I'm here to help. If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask. Good luck with your case!
I know somebody who need a pro bono divorce lawyer
I'm sorry to hear that. It's great that you're looking out for someone in need. They can try reaching out to local legal aid organizations or bar associations for pro bono divorce lawyers in their area.
Where in opelousas la
In Opelousas, Louisiana, you can try contacting the St. Landry Parish Courthouse for assistance with finding a pro bono divorce lawyer. Here is the contact information for the courthouse:

St. Landry Parish Courthouse
Address: * S Court St, Opelousas, LA *
Phone: (*) *-*

They may be able to provide you with information on pro bono resources in the Opelousas area.
Thanks
You're welcome, Jessica! If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask. Good luck with your case and helping your friend find a pro bono divorce lawyer!
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Have you considered contacting the court to inform them about the situation?
Answer: How do I do that?

You can contact the court where your divorce case was filed and inform them about your husband's non-compliance with the court's order. Can you please provide me with the location of the court?
Answer: Crowley, Louisiana.

In Louisiana, you can contact the Crowley courthouse for assistance with your divorce case. Here is the contact information for the courthouse:
Crowley Courthouse
Address: * N Parkerson Ave, Crowley, LA *
Phone: (*) *-*
Please reach out to them and explain your situation regarding your husband's non-compliance with the court's order.

Shouldn't my divorce lawyer be handling all that for me?
Answer: Your divorce lawyer should be handling your case, but it's important for you to stay informed and take action if necessary. It's always a good idea to communicate with your lawyer and keep them updated on any issues you're facing.

What will happen if I tell the court?
Answer: If you inform the court about your husband's non-compliance, they may take further action, such as issuing a warrant for his arrest, holding