Legal Question in Family Law in Michigan
Property judgement in divorce case
My sister-in-law, recently divorced, was granted a judgement against her exhusband by the court here in Michigan, in the amount of $15,000. The exhusband was given until December 23, 2006 to come up with this amount, if not interest on the unpaid $$$ would begin to acure. He did not come up with the $$ judgement, interest has been growing..
Question; How does she begin to enforce this judgement?
What steps should be taken through the legal system?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Property judgement in divorce case
We can bring a motion to enforce judgment and she may be able to get him to pay her legal fees. Frequently that happens where there is non-compliance by a party.
I'd need to know what kind of other assets and income he has to know if there are other ways we can use to enforce. I'd also like to see a copy of the judgment. If he has no money at all, she may just have to allow interest to accrue until he has some. The judgement is good for years and renewable thereafter.
My fees are very reasonable. I would like to offer your sister-in-law a free consultation. Have her contact me.
Re: Property judgement in divorce case
If there is a properly drafted Judgment of Divorce, it will contain enforcement provisions, etc. She should contact her divorce attorney to begin enforcement and collection proceedings.
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