What happens if the payor moves out of the country?

When the payor of alimony moves out of the country, the enforcement of the alimony award will depend on the situation and the laws of the new country. Generally, when one party moves out of the state of California, the court can still enforce the alimony award under California law. But if the payor moves out of the country, the court will no longer have jurisdiction and the ability to enforce the alimony award is lost. However, if the payor is a U.S. Citizen and moves to a country that is a signatory to the Hague Convention on the Service Abroad of Judicial and Extrajudicial Documents in Civil or Commercial Matters, the court may be able to enforce the award as long as the new country’s laws do not prevent service of process. The California Department of Justice has jurisdiction over the enforcement of alimony orders, and they may be able to assist in cases where the payor moves out of the country. The payee may also be able to pursue enforcement of the alimony award through a foreign court in the country where the payor is located. However, this process is often slow and expensive, so it is best to seek legal advice if this situation arises.

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