Alimony after exparte divorce
Hi All, My wife filed for exparte divorce after living just 3 weeks with me in Canada (after 1 year upon going back to India). As I was not able to contest the divorce by personally going to the court in India, the court granted exparte divorce and also ordered to pay a permanent lumpsum alimony amount. She is working as a Software Engineer in India. I am a Canadian Citizen with Canadian passport. I am currently unemployed and I have a huge home loan debt in Canada. I don't have any income or assets in India apart from minimum balance in bank accounts. My wife's advocate has sent me a notice with decree asking me to pay the alimony amount or threaten to file an execution petition. Can someone please suggest me, what is the worst thing that my ex-wife can do to me if I don't pay the alimony amount. Or how can I close this case without paying any huge some of money.
Thanks,
Adam
Asked 6 years ago in Family Law
Religion: Christian
Thank you all for your answers. However, as some you of have suggested to appeal against the order, can you please tell me, do I have to attend the court mandatorily or can my advocate represent me on my behalf and carry out all the court proceedings. Also can I appeal in any appellate court or only the court where the decree is passed?
Thanks.
Asked 6 years ago