I spent $24K on a divorce settlement in Virginia that my former husband ignores. How can I get help enforcing it except by going to an attorney?
2007-05-09 13:28:57 · 6 answers · asked by philoqueena 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
i don't know it you can without an attorney
2007-05-09 13:33:31 · answer #1 · answered by kc 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a legal assistant. Yes, you have to file a Motion to Enforce and an proposed order in your case. You can go to the court house and they have a library there you can ask them to help you find the forms for that there. Just fill the forms out, file them with the court (which it will be a new case if your divorce has been finalized and closed so there will be a new court cost) and then you have to serve your ex with them which will also be a cost. However, it is better than paying an attorney for something you can do yourself.
2007-05-10 00:37:39 · answer #2 · answered by Esmer 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First call the lawyer & tell them the court order is no being upheld & you are not paying another dime but you want them to earn their money. You'll either get their help or they'll tell you they will help you but they need an additional retainer. If that happens go to the courthouse that issued the order & see the clerk of the court (clerk's office). You live in VA & that is a Commonwealth State therfore you have the right to address the court directly without a lawyer as THEY issued said order. Non compliance with a court order is what you want the District Attoreny's Office to charge him with.
2007-05-09 13:36:59 · answer #3 · answered by betharoo63 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can go directly to the judge, withjust court costs, which aren't too bad, but you will need to know what you are doing and have all of the evidence. Sometimes there are low-cost neutral arbitors you can go to
2007-05-09 13:33:22 · answer #4 · answered by John B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
call the county court clerk and ask if you can make an appointment to see the Judge, take your paperwork, and proof that your ex isnt doing what is written, and the Judge is going to help you out right away!!
2007-05-09 13:36:00 · answer #5 · answered by bronzebabekentucky 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can go into a nearest family court and talk to them..you can file papers to modify...if you cannot afford the charge...ask them if they can sign you up for a fee waiver for whatever it is you are applying for...talk to them and tell them your situation and they will be able to further assist you on what you need to get enforced
2007-05-09 13:33:50 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋