Asked in Divorce and Family Law for South Carolina

Q: How do I file a motion we're my ex wife is not doing what the judge ordered in Marital property without a attorney

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Megan Hunt Dell
Megan Hunt Dell
Answered
  • Charleston, SC
  • Licensed in South Carolina

A: To seek to enforce the provisions of a prior court order, you must file a Rule to Show Cause. The requirements for a Rule to Show Cause are laid out in South Carolina Family Court Rule 14.

The South Carolina Supreme Court does not provide sample forms for enforcing orders related to marital property. Additionally, most Rules to Show Cause are very dependent on the facts of the case so it is unlikely any online template would be useful.

Though you have said you would like to proceed without a lawyer, because a Rule to Show Cause has such specific pleading and evidentiary requirements, it is best to hire a lawyer. If you are able to successfully enforce the prior Order against the opposing party, then the Court can require them to reimburse your attorney's fees.

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