How do you enforce a marital settlement agreement?
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 compel your ex to pay by garnishing their wages or sending them to jail until they agree to make regular payments.
What should be included in a divorce settlement agreement?
A divorce settlement agreement is a legally-binding document* in which you and your spouse agree on the terms of your divorce and can cover a full range of topics, including child support, spousal support, division of property, custody and visitation rights, and any other issues that are relevant to your situation.
What happens if I contest a divorce?
A contested divorce, as the name implies, is the exact opposite of an uncontested divorce. In this kind of divorce, spouses disagree about some or all of the issues raised. This often relates to the children, spousal support, and division of financial assets.
Can you deny someone a divorce?
Unfortunately, marriages break down, and in some cases, one spouse may refuse to agree to a divorce. They may not accept that the relationship is over. While others may believe, getting divorced conflicts with their beliefs.
What is the longest a divorce can take?
The length of time between the beginning of a divorce case and the completion of the case varies greatly. The shortest amount of time it can take you to get divorced is about 5 months, while the longest can be years (my longest case so far was almost 6 years).
