I'm hoping for some advice.
In November 2012 we signed a separation agreement in court, both of us had legal representation.
The agreement stated who was responsible for taxes, insurance and utilities on the matrimonial home, who paid for CCard debts and the terms of spousal support. Everybody was ok with it, it was accepted and signed.
Over the last six months, Ex has been gradually defaulting on every single item of the agreement. Every single one. I have kept up my side of the deal with no nonsense at all. To make matters worse, I have zero contact with Ex as per a restraining order (another long story.)
I've contacted my lawyer several times to ask him about a motion of contempt. He did fax the Ex's lawyer stating "the present situation is unacceptable" two weeks ago and got no response. So I call him back and he then says that all these issues will be settled in court with the possibility of an uneven division of assets due to my Ex's bad faith. In other words he reassures me that this will work in my favor in the long run?
My fear is that if I don't get this sorted out, it will be viewed that I accept the situation as is - which I obviously don't. Also this is affecting my credit rating and wreaking havoc with my nerves.
So the ex is getting away with not respecting our agreement - can anything be done. There will be no mediation, our case will go to court and may take another year or two. I can't afford to wait that long.
Any advice please? It's hell - am I over-reacting or being a push-over?
In November 2012 we signed a separation agreement in court, both of us had legal representation.
The agreement stated who was responsible for taxes, insurance and utilities on the matrimonial home, who paid for CCard debts and the terms of spousal support. Everybody was ok with it, it was accepted and signed.
Over the last six months, Ex has been gradually defaulting on every single item of the agreement. Every single one. I have kept up my side of the deal with no nonsense at all. To make matters worse, I have zero contact with Ex as per a restraining order (another long story.)
I've contacted my lawyer several times to ask him about a motion of contempt. He did fax the Ex's lawyer stating "the present situation is unacceptable" two weeks ago and got no response. So I call him back and he then says that all these issues will be settled in court with the possibility of an uneven division of assets due to my Ex's bad faith. In other words he reassures me that this will work in my favor in the long run?
My fear is that if I don't get this sorted out, it will be viewed that I accept the situation as is - which I obviously don't. Also this is affecting my credit rating and wreaking havoc with my nerves.
So the ex is getting away with not respecting our agreement - can anything be done. There will be no mediation, our case will go to court and may take another year or two. I can't afford to wait that long.
Any advice please? It's hell - am I over-reacting or being a push-over?
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