How can I force my ex-wife to meet the financial agreements of the divorce
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How can I force my ex-wife to meet the financial agreements of the divorce
Ex-wife agreed to make the loan and insurance payments on the vehicle of her choice of the 2 vehicles we had at the time of divorce. The loan, insurance and title are in my name. She is constantly late with loan payments and totally stopped paying the insurance premiums.
Asked on January 16, 2018 under Family Law, Florida
Answers:
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
You can pursue contempt of court against your ex.
You will need to file with the court an Order to Show Cause to schedule a hearing on the contempt of court claim. Call the court clerk to schedule the hearing and enter the date/time/department of the hearing on your Order to Show Cause.
With the Order to Show Cause, also file with the court a declaration signed under penalty of perjury stating the facts in support of your contempt of court claim. If there are any additional documents or supporting items, file those with the court as supporting evidence of your contempt of court claim. You will also need to file a proof of service (court form).
After filing your documents with the court, mail a copy to your ex so that she has notice of the hearing. The proof of service verifies the date of mailing your court-filed documents to your ex.
Prior to filing your documents with the court, ask the court clerk if there are any additional documents that are required to file a contempt of court claim because the required documents may vary from state to state.
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