Is it blackmail for an ex-husband to ask his ex-wife for money after divorce?

After divorce, if the ex-husband asks his ex-wife for money, threats or violent acts or words constitute extortion. After divorce, if one party has difficulties in life and the other party has financial ability, appropriate help should be given. If one party steals, extorts or intentionally damages public or private property, it shall be detained for not less than five days but not more than ten days, and may also be fined not more than 500 yuan. According to Article 1090 of the Civil Code, if one party has difficulties in life during the divorce, the other party with financial ability should give appropriate help. Specific measures shall be agreed by both parties; If the agreement fails, the people's court shall make a judgment. Article 1090 of the Civil Code stipulates that if one party has difficulties in life at the time of divorce, the other party with financial ability should give appropriate help. Specific measures shall be agreed by both parties; If the agreement fails, the people's court shall make a judgment.