What do I do if my ex husband violates a divorce decree?

What do I do if my ex husband violates a divorce decree?

If your ex-spouse violates any aspect of the final decree of divorce, you can file a motion for contempt of court. You can do this as a pro-se litigant or through your attorney. A copy of the contempt motion has to be served upon your ex-spouse. If you have an attorney, he/she will take care of serving your ex.

Can I reopen my divorce settlement?

It is possible to reopen a divorce financial settlement, but extremely rare. However, a precedent set during the case of Barder vs Barder (1987) means that a court may allow a financial settlement to be reopened if something later happens that alters the principle on which the original consent order was made.

Can I sue my ex husband after divorce?

According to the “broken heart” law, if your husband or wife cheats on you and it ends in divorce you are able to sue for damages. It’s called “alienation of affection”, a common tort law, which finds the “other man or woman” at fault for a failed marriage, and makes them pay damages for the love lost.

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.

How long does an contested divorce take?

If you’re not able to reach agreement after mandatory settlement conferences, then you may have to go to trial. Often times, a contested divorce will take at least a year to finalize. I’ve had clients which took up to seven years from start to finish (not a record you want to shoot for!).

What happens if one person doesn’t want a divorce?

The truth is that if one person wants a divorce, it can happen. The court needs to agree to grant the divorce, not the other person in the marriage. As long as the necessary financial and legal issues get resolved, the divorce can be completed with one person never agreeing to it.

What do I do if my husband won’t sign a separation agreement?

The Court can grant a divorce order, even if the spouse refuses to sign any documents. However, it still must be proven that the spouse was served the Application for Divorce by completing an Affidavit. Our divorce lawyer advises that you must fill in this form correctly, or risk having to serve the spouse again.