Q: What is the first step to take when when my ex spouse failed to abide by property settlement agreement in final papers?
Part of our property settlement agreement in final divorce papers was for my ex-spouse to pay me $800 a month for 12 months for his share of the marital debt. The first payment was due in June of this year. He has made all payments on time up until this month, and he is now a week late. What is the first step I should take to ensure that he abides by the agreement? I no longer have an attorney since the divorce has been finalized. Should I write a certified letter? I am quite certain he has had his number changed and he blocked my email months ago, so I am not sure how to reach out to him other than a letter. If I do send him a letter and he still does not respond, how long should I wait to file a motion with the court for contempt and is it wise to try to file said motion pro se?
A: You should probably send a certified letter, and then if he does not cooperate, talk to an attorney about initiating a contempt action against your ex.
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