article_snippet: Specially-appointed judges should also have the power to order banks and HM Revenue and Customs to tell the courts how much money reluctant ex-husbands really earn, reluctant ex-husbands recommended.
article_snippet: However, we think that used appropriately, it could be an effective method of influencing 'won't pay' debtors.'
article_snippet: There would have to be arrangements for electronic tagging,' it said.
article_snippet: Similar orders would force banks and building societies to give up information about accounts.
article_snippet: Such powers are already on the statute book to make people pay court and tribunal compensation awards.
article_snippet: The information gathered could be passed on to wives who are owed money, the Commission said. '
article_snippet: On the other hand, it may be the most effective use of the information and family law creditors are likely to already have some knowledge of the debtor's personal circumstances.'
article_snippet: the consultation paper also said that specially-trained judges should be appointed in every family court to make and supervise the enforcement procedures.
article_snippet: James Brown, a family lawyer with JMW solicitors, said: 'Were these measures to be adopted, this would demonstrate that the courts are not afraid to flex the courts muscles. '