What happens if I dont pay spousal support?

What happens if I dont pay spousal support?

Unfortunately, until a spousal support order is modified in court, the payor, or paying spouse, will have to keep making payments. Not paying your spousal support may result in the court charging you with Contempt of Court, which is a serious charge that can result in jail time.

Is alimony paid forever?

In fact, depending on circumstance it might only last a few years. In other cases, it can last for decades; but often the amount paid can be reduced significantly. There are two important points here: 1) The paying spouse does not have to pay spousal support indefinitely.

What if wife wants divorce and husband does not?

If the wife’s allegations are proved, the court would award a divorce, even if the husband does not wish to divorce. If the allegations are found unsubstantiated, the court will dismiss the divorce petition. So, the answer is, the husband has to disprove the allegations made against him to avoid the divorce.