What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? IL
Divorce was final in October 2008. Ex is ordered to reimburse me for various kids' expenses (medical, etc.) He is not doing so, for a variety of untenable reasons; currently he's just ignoring the matter completely.
I do still have my attorney on retainer and I spoke briefly -- very briefly -- with him to verify that my ex's position is legally "unreasonable" (which the MSA states we may not be) and if I choose to pursue this, I should go for attorneys' fees as well. That's all well and fine, but I'm going to make damn sure it's cost-effective first.
What exactly happens next? A motion? Petition? Is he already in contempt or do we have to ask a judge to rule if he's in contempt, then go back to court again for some other reason? What kind of prep work goes into something like this? I've plenty of documentation to support my position; my attorney knows me well enough to know that much.
Just trying to get a handle on what I should expect in the way of attorney and court time.
Thanks in advance.
Divorce was final in October 2008. Ex is ordered to reimburse me for various kids' expenses (medical, etc.) He is not doing so, for a variety of untenable reasons; currently he's just ignoring the matter completely.
I do still have my attorney on retainer and I spoke briefly -- very briefly -- with him to verify that my ex's position is legally "unreasonable" (which the MSA states we may not be) and if I choose to pursue this, I should go for attorneys' fees as well. That's all well and fine, but I'm going to make damn sure it's cost-effective first.
What exactly happens next? A motion? Petition? Is he already in contempt or do we have to ask a judge to rule if he's in contempt, then go back to court again for some other reason? What kind of prep work goes into something like this? I've plenty of documentation to support my position; my attorney knows me well enough to know that much.
Just trying to get a handle on what I should expect in the way of attorney and court time.
Thanks in advance.
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