What happens if the payor moves out of the country?

In Arkansas, alimony law states that when the payor of alimony orders, or the supporting spouse, moves out of the country, they must continue to pay their alimony obligation. The court will issue an order to the payor once they are located and informed of their obligation. In fact, the court will likely order that the payor make payments directly to the recipient’s attorney if the payor is overseas. If the payor fails to make their payments, they may be subject to contempt of court charges. This means the court could issue an arrest warrant for the payor or issue a letter of intent to seize the payor’s assets. In extreme cases, the court could take away the payor’s passport if they try to ignore their alimony payment, which would prevent them from traveling overseas. Ultimately, the court will do its best to ensure that alimony is paid, even if the payor moves out of the country. The court will look to other options to make sure the recipient of the alimony is taken care of. If the payor is found liable for contempt of court charges, the court may order jail time or additional fines in addition to the missed payments.

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