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What if my spouse quits working in order to stop having to pay alimony or child support?

April 26, 2017alimony child support pay quits spouse working

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What if my spouse quits working in order to stop having to pay alimony or child support?

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A former spouse cannot avoid paying court ordered child support or spousal maintenance. The Court has the discretion to attribute income to a spouse who voluntarily reduces his or her income. A non-paying spouse is subject to collection remedies such as wage assignment, garnishment and contempt.