Enforcing Alimony Order Virginia

Summary

Mary, a resident of South Carolina, is seeking to enforce an alimony order against her ex-husband who resides in Virginia. She has certified documents from South Carolina indicating arrears in alimony payments. She has been struggling to get assistance from the Lynchburg Family Court in Virginia. She was advised to send copies of her original documents via certified mail with return receipt to the Lynchburg Family Court.

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I need a order of enforcement for my alimony case
What state are you located in, ****? This will help me provide the most accurate information for your situation.
My case is in York county South Carolina I am currently in California visiting
What is the current status of your alimony case?
It was certified and my divorce and alimony case in *
What issues are you facing with your alimony payments?
I have not received any payments from my ex-husband
Have you contacted your ex-husband about the missed payments?

In South Carolina, you can file a Rule to Show Cause for contempt of court if alimony isn't paid.
Yes he has been contacted but he will not comply the state of South Carolina sent me certified documents so I could take to another state's court if I needed to like the one he resides in
What state does your ex-husband currently reside in?
Virginia
What is the name of the court that certified your divorce and alimony case in South Carolina?
Family Court York county South Carolina
What is the name of your ex-husband? This will help in filing the enforcement order.

Family Court of York County, South Carolina contact: (*) *-*.
Timothy W ****
What steps have you taken so far to enforce the alimony order in Virginia?

Family Court of York County, South Carolina contact: (*) *-*.
I have contacted the family court in Lynchburg Virginia several times can get no person to help me with my question. I have contacted South Carolina family Court they are the ones that sent me some certified documents that he is behind in alimony payments I don't know what to do with this information
Have you considered hiring a lawyer in Virginia to help enforce the alimony order?

In Virginia, you can enforce an out-of-state alimony order through the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act (UIFSA).
I am not in Virginia I current I'm currently in California helping a friendfor room and board
Have you considered hiring a lawyer remotely in Virginia to help enforce the alimony order?
Yes but I don't know how to do that
What type of legal representation did you have during your divorce and alimony case?
I had a South Carolina attorney
Have you considered reaching out to your South Carolina attorney for advice or referrals to a Virginia attorney?
P yes she said I probably need a order of enforcement in Virginia because that is where Timothy W **** resides
What is the name of the court in Virginia where you plan to file the order of enforcement?
Lynchburg family Court
Lynchburg Family Court, Virginia contact: (*) *-*. You may need to file a petition for enforcement of alimony order there.
I'm trying to do that but I cannot get anybody I talk to there over the phone to assist me where to get this document, can I find it online I have tried do I have to go there they won't assist they won't tell me
What specific document are you trying to obtain for the enforcement of your alimony order?
What I have in front of me from South Carolina is a affidavit of arrears and a statement of action because there is no alimony that has been paid or court fees
Have you tried filing these documents with the Lynchburg Family Court in Virginia? In general, these documents should be sufficient to start the enforcement process.
What do I do just get the address I don't want to send my certified copies to them cuz I don't want it to get in the wrong hands
Have you considered sending the documents via certified mail with return receipt? This ensures they reach the correct destination and you get proof of delivery.
So should I copy these send these original documents certified mail with return receipt then?
Yes, sending copies of your original documents via certified mail with return receipt is a good way to ensure they reach the intended destination and you have proof of delivery.
So does this sound like the right plan of action as he resides in Lynchburg virginia?
Yes, that sounds like a good plan. Remember to keep a copy of everything you send for your records. Lynchburg Family Court, Virginia contact: (*) *-*.
Yes that's a number I've been trying to call and can't get an answer so I'll just get there address thank you for the information
The address for Lynchburg Family Court is * Court St, Lynchburg, VA *. Remember to keep copies of all documents you send.
Thank you much
You're welcome, ****. If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask. Good luck with your case.