Q: How do I compel ex-wife to comply with court order to sell marital house at the price set by court and move out ?
The divorce final judgement was entered in Feb 2020 ordering the marital home to be sold and sale proceeds split. The order didn't set a deadline for the sale. the order accepted an appraisal for the house at 249K. the listing agent listed the house at 290 and later dropped to 270. 4 months passed and no offer . the agent wants to lower the price again but my ex-wife won't agree to lowering and claims she can't find affordable rental (she will get at least 30K from sale). what do I need to do to ask the court to change the order and let me buy her out for the same amount she would get from sale or otherwise compel her to accept an offer and sign closing documents ?!
A: Draft and file a motion to compel. Or hire a competent lawyer to help you draft and file the motion to compel.
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