Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

Re: Division of proceeds from sale of marital home

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Yes. You can a Motion for Contempt in the original case for your ex husband's blatant violation of the Court's order in the Final Judgment. The Court should take this very seriously and take corrective measures against him. While a person will never be placed in jail for failing to pay monies ordered by a court, they can be incarcerated for violating a direct court order.

You should retain an attorney to represent you in this matter. Attorney's fees should be awarded by the Court for your having to bring this motion.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.

Re: Division of proceeds from sale of marital home

Yes. This can be done through a motion for contempt. The court has several tools at its disposition to compel your ex-husband to pay you back what was to be your share of the sale.

Re: Division of proceeds from sale of marital home

Yes. You need to retain counsel to file a motion for contempt on your behalf. The motion should contain a request for attorney fees against your ex-spouse for his direct violation of the final judgment.