What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? CA
My girlfriend's ex-husband agreed to take possession of and make all future loan payments for a toy hauler they bought during the course of their marriage. This was an uncontested dissolution and this agreement was made part of the judgment. Unfortunately due to his subpar credit the loan was written in her name only. Every month he has failed to make the payments on time and often causes ten dollar late fees to be charged on the loan. My girlfriend has so far paid these late fees as she does not want to deal with him over such a small amount of money (he is highly uncooperative). The loan is now 20 days past due and he has not responded to a letter inquiring as to when the payment will be made. If it is not made by the 30 day mark and she is forced to pay to preserve her credit rating what is the best method to recover the money? Would an OSC Re: contempt be beneficial? I know he cannot do jail time or community service over a debt so what type of order would the judge make? Are there any other solutions? Thank you all very much for your time.
My girlfriend's ex-husband agreed to take possession of and make all future loan payments for a toy hauler they bought during the course of their marriage. This was an uncontested dissolution and this agreement was made part of the judgment. Unfortunately due to his subpar credit the loan was written in her name only. Every month he has failed to make the payments on time and often causes ten dollar late fees to be charged on the loan. My girlfriend has so far paid these late fees as she does not want to deal with him over such a small amount of money (he is highly uncooperative). The loan is now 20 days past due and he has not responded to a letter inquiring as to when the payment will be made. If it is not made by the 30 day mark and she is forced to pay to preserve her credit rating what is the best method to recover the money? Would an OSC Re: contempt be beneficial? I know he cannot do jail time or community service over a debt so what type of order would the judge make? Are there any other solutions? Thank you all very much for your time.