Question after divorce is final - can I sue for not agreeing to pay off debt?

[AngelMel]

My divorce in TX - Dallas County - was final as of February 2004. We agreed out of court and in the petition that we would both pay off any debt incurred during the marriage. We also agreed to divide our posessions. Since that time, my ex-husband has not made arrangements to pay his half of the debt. As well, I have asked repeatedly for him to make arrangements to give back certain items that either I or my family purchased and he has refused this request. Is there any legal action I can take against him to a) make him pay for his half of the debt and b) to force him to give me the items that are rightfully mine?

I am currently living in California, he remains in Texas. Any assistance is greatly appreciated!

 

[stephenk]

Sure, sue him in Texas for contempt in the family court for failing to comply with the divorce decree.

 

[seniorjudge]

My divorce in TX - Dallas County - was final as of February 2004. We agreed out of court and in the petition that we would both pay off any debt incurred during the marriage. We also agreed to divide our posessions. Since that time, my ex-husband has not made arrangements to pay his half of the debt. As well, I have asked repeatedly for him to make arrangements to give back certain items that either I or my family purchased and he has refused this request. Is there any legal action I can take against him to a) make him pay for his half of the debt and b) to force him to give me the items that are rightfully mine?

I am currently living in California, he remains in Texas. Any assistance is greatly appreciated!

In the judgment in the lawsuit, did you have a list of joint bills that would be paid off?