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Regarding divorce decree
I was divorced 14 months ago. My ex-husband and I filed that year’s taxes jointly. On the decree it states that we split the amount owed for state and federal taxes. I paid my part after the divorce was final. He still has not paid his part and it is hurting my credit. What can I do to get this taken care of. He was also in charge of paying off his credit card where my name was also on it.
Asked on July 6, 2016 under Family Law, Oklahoma
Answers:
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
If your ex paid as he claimed on June 21, that would resolve the matter.
If he failed to pay, you can have him held in contempt of court for violating the terms of your divorce decree.
You will need to file an Order to Show Cause and schedule a hearing for contempt of court. You should also file a declaration signed under penalty of perjury stating the facts in support of contempt of court along with supporting documents and a proof of service. The proof of service verifies the date of mailing a copy of your documents to your ex and provides notice of the hearing. You can use a court form proof of service.
Check with the court clerk to inquire if additional forms are required because the required forms for contempt of court may vary from state to state.
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