Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

In my divorce, I was awarded a judgment of $10,000 plus legal fees. My X-husband has made no payments. The divorce was final on December 22, 2008. Although it would benefit my lawyer to pursue the matter, since he owes her $ also, she has been less than proactive. She claims that she does not know how to pursue this. Meanwhile, I am having to pay off a credit card debt that he left for me, which is part of the judgment he is supposed to be paying for. Therefore, I have been doing some of my own research. I was informed of a form called "Motion to show cause why he should not be held in contempt". I was told that this is what I need to have filed in order to get the court to re-open my case and to bring to their attention that he is in contempt. Is this the route that I need to take? What do you suggest?


Asked on 10/15/09, 9:45 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Jeffrey Brashear The Brashear Law Firm, PLLC

Based on what you have written, a motion for show cause may be one potential remedy available to you. You may want to consult with a law firm to fully discuss your options and how to protect your rights. If you are not represented by counsel anymore and if my law firm can assist you, then please contact us at [email protected] to arrange for an initial consultation.

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Answered on 10/20/09, 11:43 am


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