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    Jan 23, 2008, 10:24 AM
    Can a judge award alimony when the only income is from a military disability?
    My sister wants to divorce her husband because he's abusive. However, their only income comes from military disability that he receives. He's telling her that she can't get alimony from him because his government check is untouchable. Does anyone know if that's true?
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    Jan 23, 2008, 10:33 AM
    Unfortunately that is correct. I guess she'll just either have to put up with him or get a job and support herself.
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    Jan 23, 2008, 01:41 PM
    The thing is that divorce court may award her a claim, but there would be no way she can force any collection of the money
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    Jan 24, 2008, 10:27 AM
    If the judge awards the wife alimony and he doesn't pay, she can ask the judge to hold him in contempt of court, and if he wilfully fails to pay, he risks going to the sheriff's motel, the local jail. The source of his funds doesn't matter.
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    Jan 25, 2008, 11:02 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by Fr_Chuck
    The thing is that divorce court may award her a claim, but there would be no way she can force any collection of the money
    This is so true. I know a few people that have done the same thing. Great answer
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