Divorce decree laws and mediation??

Question

My ex and I have assets and money that we are still trying to disolve of. According to our divorce decree some of the items we dont agree upon are already spelled out in the decree. The ex is not wanting to split things as we already agreed upon and these items have been signed off already and notorized. What happens in a situation when one party isnt going by the decree? An example of my ex who was supposed to put money back into the joint account that we had but never did? Another example is that we have income from the previous year that is to be divided by percentages and the ex refuses to split accordingly and these items are already in the final decree. What happens now? The ex wants mediation but this stuff is already in the decree. What is the purpose of mediation and can that overwrite this contract of decree? What is the right thing to do. Ive tried discussing with the ex but they still refuse to try to work on an agreeable solution.

Answer 1

You enforce a divorce decree like any other court decree. Take him back to court for contempt. Move for a garnishment on his wages or bank account for the dough-re-mi, and compel him to turn over the personal property. If you don't have a lawyer, get one: don't pus$yfoot around with the mediators. Arguing's done and over; makes no sense to argue things again. Above all don't dispute matters directly with him: no offense, but it sounds like you're either less savvy or less assertive than him and he knows it. Get someone knowledgeable to stick up for you--and make sure you move for the additional court costs and attorneys' fees--that might motivate him! Get mad. Good luck