If A Husband Refuses To Pay Alimony, What Will Happen?
If a husband refuses to pay alimony, what will happen? Min Austria Assistant at Ascent Law LLC If a husband refuses to pay alimony, what will happen? So you're worried that your ex-husband won't pay up. But what can you do about it? The laws regarding alimony and child support vary between states and provinces, and in some cases, the terms are negotiated by the parties involved. While every situation will differ and there are many factors to take into consideration, here's an overview of how it works. We'll use the United States as our example. The first thing to know is that in most cases, the spouse who pays spousal support is the one with the higher income. This is usually because they are expected to be able to afford it more easily than their partner. There are exceptions, though, such as in situations where one spouse is unable to find work or has been out of the workforce for a long time. In order for a spouse to receive alimony, they must have demonstrated finan...