What can I do if my former spouse does not comply with our separation agreement?

If you have questions or concerns regarding the validity, enforcement, or compliance with a separation agreement, we can review your agreement and advise you of the options available to you. Please contact our office at 828-258-3368 for more information.

Why is your separation agreement might not be final?

Q: A private separation agreement has been signed and witnessed. Can the finances that have been divided be changed if someone wants more money afterward? Or is the private separation agreement final? A: I am not sure what you mean by a “private” separation agreement. I would never recommend writing up your own separation agreement.

Can a cohabiting couple draw up a separation agreement?

If you are cohabiting and you decide to separate, by default, you will both be able to keep your own property or your share of any jointly owned property. As a cohabiting couple, you can still draw up a separation agreement as it’s a useful way to decide on how to split your assets.

When to opt for a separation agreement in a civil partnership?

You should opt for a separation agreement if you are not yet ready to divorce or dissolve your civil partnership, you want to consider the future of your marriage, or if you are separating amicably and no divorce or dissolution is needed.

If you have questions or concerns regarding the validity, enforcement, or compliance with a separation agreement, we can review your agreement and advise you of the options available to you. Please contact our office at 828-258-3368 for more information.

What happens if your ex spouse does not comply with a court order?

Most likely, you and your ex-spouse have reached a mutually-agreed Marital Settlement Agreement. Or your case has gone to trial and a judge has issued an order settling those issues. Now, months or even years after the divorce decree was entered, your ex-spouse is not complying with the terms of the agreement or court order.

What to do when your ex spouse is not abiding by your divorce agreement?

Reach Out Informally. Sometimes, an ex-spouse has simply failed to understand his or her obligations pursuant to the Agreement. In other situations, an appeal to your ex-spouse’s better self can be successful.

How to get an ex spouse to stop paying alimony?

A new marriage will usually allow the payments to come to an end, so keep track of what your ex-spouse is up to when it comes to their relationships. Keep tabs on them via social media and through friends. Make sure you are aware of when these life changes occur so you can get those alimony payments to cease.