How to File in Separate States

[animalluvr]

I am attempting to receive my retro alimony payments and to force him to begin again to make weekly Court Ordered spousal support payments. As suggested, I need to file a Motion for Rule to Show Cause. However, I live on the West Coast and my ex lives on the East Coast. Please advise how I would file in his state of NY when I live in CALIF. I would be unable to travel to NY to file the Motion. What is my alternative.
Thank you for your help.

 

[dorenephilpot]

You must go to the court that originally handled the case -- unless you both can agree on a new forum and the new and old courts agree to it also. Period.

If you cannot/will not do that, then you're not going to get the relief you're asking for.

So you have to decide:
1. Pursue the case.
2. Don't pursue the case.