When it comes to spousal support there are only a few good reasons for skipping payments, such as loss of income. If you do have a good reason for skipping alimony payments you will need to file a petition to modify the alimony<\/a> or spousal support payments. Whatever your reason, be it loss of a job or other financial changes, do not suddenly stop making alimony payments. Consult with a spousal support attorney<\/a> for guidance on the appropriate steps you need to take to avoid financial and legal complications. A divorce attorney can help you file a motion that will temporarily reduce or suspend your alimony payments. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Judges don\u2019t take kindly to spouses who disregard court-ordered spousal support payments, and California family law courts have a number of tools to ensure spouses make payments consistently. If you do not contact your ex-spouse and come to a negotiated agreement<\/a> in regard to the alimony payments your spouse will most likely ask the family court for help. A motion for enforcement will be filed and you can face serious penalties. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If the court rules in favor of your ex-spouse, they may withhold part of your income, award you part of your spouse\u2019s bank accounts and other assets and issue a money judgment against your spouse with interest. The judge can also order the county to confiscate your delinquent financial estate and rents from real estate. Additionally, the courts can hold you in contempt of court and even order jail time for continued failure to abide by the court-ordered alimony payments. <\/p>\n\n\n\nPotential Consequences for Missed Alimony Payments<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
A Qualified Domestic Relations Order <\/h2>\n\n\n\n