How do I file a motion to enforce a divorce decree?
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How do I file a motion to enforce a divorce decree?
Complete and file a motion to enforce your divorce decree. Expect to pay a filing fee when you do so. When you file a motion with the court, you are asking the judge to enforce the terms of your divorce decree. Your ex-spouse may respond to your motion. The court will then set a date for a hearing.
What happens if you violate divorce decree?
Potential consequences of contempt of court in your divorce or family law case could include jail time, fines, and the installation of a restraining order. Being held in contempt can also affect your family law case or divorce, itself. You may find that a court revises an order in a way that’s not favorable to you.
Does my ex wife get half of my 401k?
“I’ve seen 401k participants who’ve been abandoned by their spouses. But either way, your spouse has the legal grounds to claim all or part of your 401k benefits in a divorce settlement. And in most cases, you’ll have to find a way to make a fair and equitable split of the funds.
