How do you enforce a marital settlement agreement?
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How do you enforce a marital settlement agreement?
If your ex isn’t complying with court-ordered child support or spousal support you will need to hire a divorce attorney to file a petition for contempt. Once this is done a judge can \u201ccompel\u201d your ex to pay by garnishing their wages or sending them to jail until they agree to make regular payments.
What is the meaning of contested divorce?
In a contested divorce you and your spouse cannot agree on the terms of your divorce and need a judge to help you sort it out. In a contested divorce that does not settle, the judge is the one who is ultimately responsible for making the decisions for the couple.31 Aug 2018
How do I prepare for a contested divorce?
Top 10 Tips for Preparing for a Contested DivorceKnow Your Assets. Know Your Debts. Understand what “No Fault” means. Be Organized, and Respond Quickly to Your Lawyer’s Questions. If Your Lawyer Won’t Return Your Calls, Get a New Lawyer – Fast. If Custody will be “contested”, start a journal immediately.More items…•2 Oct 2012
