How Do You Enforce A Divorce Decree Without An Attorney?
A fairly common problem occurring following the granting of a divorce is an ex-spouse that fails to comply with the terms of the divorce decree. For example, a spouse may not follow the divorce decree in regard to child custody or parenting time (formerly known as visitation). If you face a situation in which your ex-spouse is not in compliance with the divorce decree, you have the right to go back to court to get the judge to enforce the provisions of the divorce decree. Accomplishing this objective requires you to file a motion with the court. Therefore, you need to understand how to enforce a divorce decree without an attorney. Obtain a copy of the family law or divorce guidelines. These guidelines are available in the office of the clerk of the court. Some courts also make their guidelines available online. The guidelines include a description of the procedures you need to follow to enforce a divorce decree. The guidelines provide samples of motions as well. Draft a motion to enfor
