How Do I Get Former Husband to Comply With Divorce Decree?
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When a court order isn't followed, a petition for contempt may be filed in the court that issued the order. A requrest may also be made to have the court to order the noncomplying party to pay for the losses caused by the failure to comply. The court retains continuing jurisdiction to enforce its orders by holding the noncomplying party in contempt of court. A party may also file a Judgment on Rule for Contempt, which is a prepared judgment ready for the judge to sign, to further the court's ease in making a determination. A certificate of service is filed along with the petition to prove that the petition was served on the opposing party.
A third party, such as a creditor, is generally not bound by the terms of the divorce decree, since the creditor is not a party to the divorce. The creditor will typically pursue its rights under the contract terms as they existed prior to the divorce. The creditor will look only at the contract terms, and if you are the responsible party on the contract, they will seek collection from you.
