What to do if my 8 year old divorce agreement says that my ex-husband has to keep a life insurance policy current but I’m not sure that he has?

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What to do if my 8 year old divorce agreement says that my ex-husband has to keep a life insurance policy current but I’m not sure that he has?

He is suppossed to keep a life insurance policy current with myself and our 2 kids as the beneficiaries upon his death. He was supposed to update me every 3 months with a copy of the policy, as well as proof of payment but never has. Also, he was supposed to pay monthly payments on 2 credit cards that he helped run up to over $10,000 but never made a payment. I have asked him over the years but everytime I do, he threatens me and says he pays enough in child support. I am to the point where I’m tired of his threats and want to take him back to court for contempt. Will a judge listen even though it’s so old?

Asked on September 14, 2012 under Family Law, Maryland

Answers:

SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

A divorce agreement is in many ways like any other contract: that means that it can be enforced in the courts, even years after it was made or entered into, if and when one party to it violates his obligations. A court should enforce this agreement against your ex-husband, and force him to honor his responsibilities under it.


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