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Q: How can I assure my ex pays me the $15,000 he promised to pay after sale of house?

The divorce decree states my ex must pay me $15,000 from sale of property. However, it does not specify when he has to pay this money following the sale of the house. The property just sold and I'm being asked to sign away ownership. How do I assure he pays?

Dan Deeds Kienker
Dan Deeds Kienker
answered on Oct 11, 2020

To provide a thorough answer I would have to review the Divorce Decree and Court Order approving the Agreement between you and your ex-Husband. Most Agreements as part of the dissolution of a marriage will specify exact date(s) when some event must occur. For example, in a case involving minor... View More

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