Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

Enforcement of Final Judgement-ProSe

Judgement stated no time frame for me to quit claim deed to X's atty. However, a date of Oct 12th was set for my X to show proof he had secured an amount of money (to me)which consisted of my half of the marital home. He didn't. He was to stay in the house. I filed a motion of contempt. The judge denied it due to me not filing the QCD over to my X's atty. My X put the house on the market, I cooperated. This was because he couldn't obtain financing which was an issue all throughout our litigation but he signed the final agreement anyway.

How could another atty enforce this issue of the house and how could the judge rule?


Asked on 12/09/01, 9:43 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Sanford Martin Martin Law Office

Re: Enforcement of Final Judgement-ProSe

Based on information provided, it appears that sale of the house may enable you to get your money since your former is not able to finance the house and give you one-half. You should not quit claim the house to him, but wait until closing of the house sale, then sign the deed and settlement papers only if you receive your half of the proceeds. To enforce the Final Judgment requires you to file a Motion for Enforcement, but is your former just can't finance the house, it would be not be resolved, so selling the house and dividing the proceeds may be your best option. Consult with a local attorney who can advise you.

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Answered on 12/10/01, 9:15 pm


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