How might I enforce a judge’s order without the financial burden of attorney’s fees?
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How might I enforce a judge’s order without the financial burden of attorney’s fees?
My ex husband is under a court order to provide me with proof of insurance, stock
certificates to his jewelry store, half of a stock account, and a car title. He
had 30 days to do this. The 30 days are up. I don’t feel that I should retain an
attorney because of his wrongdoing. Are there steps that I can take without an
attorney?
Asked on May 17, 2017 under Family Law, Alabama
Answers:
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
Your only recourse is to pursue contempt of court against your ex-husband.
You will need to file an Order to Show Cause and request a hearing date from the court clerk. Attached to the Order to Show Cause, you should include your declaration signed under penalty of perjury stating the facts as to how your husband has violated the court order. You should also include any other supporting documents as evidence of contempt of court by failing to comply with court orders. Attach a proof of service to the documents you will be filing with the court. After filing with the court, mail a copy of all the court-filed documents to your ex with a proof of service (court form). The proof of service verifies the date of mailing your documents to your ex which provides him with notice of the hearing.
Prior to filing your documents with the court, ask the court clerk if any other documents are required to be filed in the contempt of court matter because the required documents may vary from state to state.
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