Court Ordered Payment Enforcement

Summary

If your ex is not paying court-ordered alimony or attorney fees, you can file a contempt action in Georgia. The court may enforce the order and impose penalties for non-compliance. If your attorney has not pursued these fees since 2019 and has taken your money, consider consulting a different attorney, filing a complaint with the Georgia State Bar, or discussing the situation directly with your attorney. If your attorney misappropriates funds, you can file a complaint with the Georgia State Bar or report it to law enforcement.

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My ex was ordered to pay my attorney fees * every month and has not been doing that. He also has not been paying my court ordered alimony
Hello ****,
In Georgia, if your ex is not paying court-ordered alimony or attorney fees, you can file a "contempt" action. This will bring the issue before the court again.
- The court may enforce the order and even impose penalties for non-compliance.
- It could be beneficial to consult with an attorney to assist with this process.
my attorney never went after him for the fees since * and now that the courts has made him pay me the back pay of my alimony in full the my attorney took my money what can I do about this
Hello ****, you may want to:
- Consult a different attorney for a second opinion.
- File a complaint with the Georgia State Bar if you believe your attorney acted unethically.
- Discuss the situation directly with your attorney for clarification.
Remember, this advice is general in nature, you should speak to a legal professional.
Thanks so much. I have tried over and over again to talk to my attorney and they just been giving me the run around
I'm sorry to hear about your situation, ****. You might consider reporting this to the Georgia State Bar's Grievance Committee. They handle complaints about attorney conduct. You can find their contact information on the Georgia State Bar's website.
I was trying to avoid getting anyone in trouble but i guest that is the route I will take
I understand your hesitation, ****. However, the Georgia State Bar is there to ensure ethical conduct by attorneys. You deserve fair representation. Remember, it isn't about getting anyone in trouble, but seeking rightful justice.
Can I ask one more thing
Of course, ****. Feel free to ask your question. I'm here to help.
Can a attorney distribute money that was ordered for you by the judge and then take that money with out you seeing it and put it where she want it to go
In Georgia, attorneys generally cannot distribute money ordered for you without your consent. If an attorney acts unethically, such as misappropriating funds, you can:
- File a complaint with the Georgia State Bar.
- Consult with a different attorney.
- Report it to law enforcement if it constitutes theft.