If my divorce decree states that my ex-husband is awarded our house and financial responsibility of the mortgage but he has not refinanced to take my name off the mortgage, is he considered in contempt of court?
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If my divorce decree states that my ex-husband is awarded our house and financial responsibility of the mortgage but he has not refinanced to take my name off the mortgage, is he considered in contempt of court?
I do not want to sign a quitclaim deed and give up rights to the property until I am released from all financial responsibility. What are my options? It has been 6 years.
Asked on October 15, 2015 under Family Law, Missouri
Answers:
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
Your ex-husband is in contempt of court for failure to comply with the terms of your divorce decree pertaining to financial responsibility for the mortgage.
It would be advisable to pursue a contempt of court action against him to compel his compliance with financial responsibility for the mortgage. Your ex-husband can be subject to fines and/ or imprisonment for contempt of court.
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