Maryland
Married 14 years. No kids. Owned house together only. I mistakenly signed a separation agreement and settlement of marital property.The house was to be placed up for sale immediately. I agreed to a low, unequitable settlement figure that was to be paid when the house sold. I really wanted to be rid of the guy. Unfortunately, the document did not indicate an exact date that the amount had to be paid out and husband who stayed in the house despite repeatedly indicating in emails(which I saved) that he would sell the house and pay me by certain dates has not placed the house on the market and refuses to pay the settlement. The divorce decree was issued and indicates that he owes me the settlement money but again no date. Judge told both of us that I could force sale of home if necessary. I have called, sent formal letters of demand with deadlines, and he ignores and won't communicate. I finally filed a motion of contempt and asked court to force sale of home, force payment of settlement and for fines, sanctions, jail until he pays etc. We were granted a contempt hearing. His answer to the court indicates he knows he owes but that since no date is indicated that he never has to pay. What are my chances? He created that document and never had any good intentions.What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?
Married 14 years. No kids. Owned house together only. I mistakenly signed a separation agreement and settlement of marital property.The house was to be placed up for sale immediately. I agreed to a low, unequitable settlement figure that was to be paid when the house sold. I really wanted to be rid of the guy. Unfortunately, the document did not indicate an exact date that the amount had to be paid out and husband who stayed in the house despite repeatedly indicating in emails(which I saved) that he would sell the house and pay me by certain dates has not placed the house on the market and refuses to pay the settlement. The divorce decree was issued and indicates that he owes me the settlement money but again no date. Judge told both of us that I could force sale of home if necessary. I have called, sent formal letters of demand with deadlines, and he ignores and won't communicate. I finally filed a motion of contempt and asked court to force sale of home, force payment of settlement and for fines, sanctions, jail until he pays etc. We were granted a contempt hearing. His answer to the court indicates he knows he owes but that since no date is indicated that he never has to pay. What are my chances? He created that document and never had any good intentions.What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?