You went through the divorce process in Georgia. You were awarded child support, or alimony, or property. Your ex failed to pay or your ex did not transfer the property you were awarded. What can you do?
As a general rule, a motion for contempt must be brought in the county where the original decree was entered. It is considered a matter ancillary to the original case. The court is presumed to have continuing jurisdiction over the subject matter. Venue is proper even if your ex has moved to another county.
But what if your ex moved out of Georgia? The answer is likely yes. Jurisdiction over someone who was a party to a case here in Georgia, but who has since moved out of the State is possible. The Georgia Domestic Long Arm Statute may provide jurisdiction over your ex even if he or she has moved to another state. If you were awarded child support or alimony, or if your ex failed to transfer property or a portion of their property such as retirement, financial accounts, or investments, Georgia’s Domestic Long Arm Statute allows you to sue your ex here in Georgia.
If you need help suing your ex in Georgia, please contact Young Law Firm, LLC.