ConcernedMoose

Isn't there a legal limit to garnishment though? I thought it was like 60% or something like that, or does it not apply to this?

I was reading about how you're obligated to maintain them at 125% of the poverty level, so for example, if she divorced me and sued me on that basis but never got a job, then I would have to pay her roughly $1200 a month to maintain her at 125% of the poverty level.

Hi everyone, I'm just a bit paranoid because I'm not actually in this situation yet, but I'm very likely going to get divorced soon and the possibility of being sued over the I-864 terrifies me so much. My wife doesn't know about it and I don't think she's such a bad person that she would try to do it, but just the possibility of it is so disturbing. Honestly, I'm broke and there's no way I could even afford to send her $1000+ a month. Does the court even care or would they just send you to jail if you aren't able to afford the payments? This is one of the most disturbing things and I wish I had taken it more seriously before I got married.