Is ex in contempt of court order
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Is ex in contempt of court order
5 years after divorce I discovered she is still on my home title. We bought two homes each in our own names when we were married and we were both awarded 100 our own homes in our final divorce decree. I only added her to my title when I first purchased my home 11 years ago as a beneficiary because my only son was not of age. I am trying to take out small equity loan for home improvements and the process has been stopped because she will not sign off Title. When we were married she invested her money in property and lost it, I felt bad and told her I would pay back some of the loss when I sell my home, which is not mentioned in final divorce decree and never filed, only on a notarized letter dated 2014. She will not sign Title to my home until I pay her for her loss, I have no plans on selling. In your professional opinion can the Judge make her sign title to my home after I was awarded 100?
Asked on July 28, 2019 under Real Estate Law, California
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 4 years ago | Contributor
Courts have the power to enforce their own judgments and orders--including the award of this home to her. So yes, the court that issued this award can force her to sign title over and comply with the judgment/award. Consult with a famly law attorney about the most efficient and expeditious way to enforce your award.
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