Legal Question in Family Law in Texas
appeal of divorce decree
My ex is appealing part of the property settlement
which was signed into a decree after a bench trial,
also requested by my ex. As of Sept. 2001 he has
NOT complied with the part of the decree that he
is NOT appealing. Is there ANY legal obligation to
participate with mediation prior to being heard by
the appellate court? I feel that he needs to pay for
this as we settled in 8-2000, he changed his mind
and wanted a trial, is still not satisfied with that so
he is appealing to put off his obligation. How can
I get him to comply with current orders?
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: appeal of divorce decree
Discuss with your lawyer filing a Motion to Enforce. He will likely tell you that you may be able to obtain a writ of execution or a finding of contempt with money damages.