How to enforce divorce decree
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How to enforce divorce decree
In my decree my ex is to either sell or buy me out of the property we shared when married. He had 1.5 years to do so and I do not know how to enforce the decree because he is not going to do it on his own.
Asked on January 10, 2017 under Family Law, Texas
Answers:
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
Your recourse is to pursue contempt of court against your ex. You will need to file with the court an Order to Show Cause (court form) to schedule a hearing. Contact the court clerk for a hearing date. In addition to the Order to Show Cause, file a declaration signed under penalty of perjury stating the facts pertaining to your ex violating the terms of the divorce decree. You should also include any additional supporting evidence. File all your documents with a proof of service which verifies the date of mailing a copy of your documents to your ex so that he will have notice of the hearing.
Prior to filing your documents with the court, check with the court clerk to be certain you have filed all of the required documents for a contempt of court proceeding because the required documents may vary from state to state.
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