Attorney fees and jail??

[annemichellesdad]

I was orde red to pay attorney fees to my ex. When I did not, I was found in contempt of court and ordered to be incarcerated until they were paid in full.

I thought that it was un Constitutional to be imprisoned for a debt. Was something wrong done here? And, if so, having been imprisoned until the debt was paid, is there any recourse?

Thanks!

[wendl]

I would be contacting an attorney, usually what happens when you do not pay the judgement (for attorney fees) that atty files a writ of garnishment to have your paycheck garnished for those fees (at least in my state)

That is just wrong, I would post to  Soc and see what he says.

**These are my opinions, they are not legal advice**