If you sign something in divorce papers but later change your mind, can you just decide you don't want to follow through with it?
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In my divorce papers my ex signed a quitclaim deed on the house but stated he would pay 1/4 of the mortgage for 9 months or until it sold whichever came first. I got a roommate and he now says he will stop making the payments. He signed the papers and the judge signed off on it. How much trouble would he be in if he stops making the payments? Can I legally make him honor this document?
Unless there was a stipulation in your agreement that provided for the new roomate, your ex-spouse is bound by the court order. In order to enforce the order, you or your attorney would have to file a Petition for Rule to Show Cause to compel compliance or to hold your ex-spouse in contempt of court. For more information on Enforcing Court Orders, visit my website at: http://davidleelegal.com/ David Lee
