Full question:
I was divorced in October of this year and my ex-husband was supposed to have my name removed from the title of his car and to pay half the income taxes from 2004. He was also supposed to add me to his medical insurance. He has not done these things and is being advised by an attorney that he can drag this out forever and not pay anything. My attorney filed for a contempt of court. What happens next? Can he be charged my lawyer fees?
- Category: Divorce
- Subcategory: Spousal Support
- Date:
- State: Nebraska
Answer:
Your ex-husband is likely required to complete the actions you mentioned based on your divorce decree. Contempt of court occurs when a party intentionally fails to comply with a court order. If your ex-husband is found in contempt, he could face penalties such as fines or jail time.
A hearing will be scheduled where a judge will determine if he is guilty of contempt. The judge has the authority to order him to pay your attorney's fees as part of the ruling.
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