Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

What can I do to enforce/collect the property division settlement that was awarded to me? In my divorce settlement agreement, I have been awarded a settlement amount of $20,000 in divisions of marital property. I signed a quit claim deed to the house, so he kept the house, and he is to pay me $20,000 in installments of $5,000 per year (paid by October 31) for four years. The divorce was final in May of 2008. Payments were to have begun in October of 2008, but he has not made any payments. What can be done, legally, to enforce this agreement? Is this a family court matter, or could he be sued in civil court? How would I go about filing suit to collect monies owed? He is self employed and claims to have no money, but he is soon to inherit property from his Mother's estate, and an inheritance from another family member. He also intends to file a personal injury lawsuit for $10,000 in damages from an auto accident that occured earlier this year. Thank you.

Asked on 11/24/10, 11:52 am

Lucreita Becude Lucreita D. Becude, P.A.

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Family and Civil , yes. Take him backto court first on Contempt charges - then have the judge order the house be sold and/or given to you.

Under Civil you can file a judgment - you may not have as much luck in collecting but the Family Court could put him in jail

Answered on 11/29/10, 12:26 pm

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