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Ex Wife has never paid what a Judge ordered in 2002?

My ex Wife has never paid what a Judge ordered in 2002. When my ex decided she didn't want to be married any more, we had to sell the house and she got 85% of the equitable value in order that she could buy a smaller house for her and the 1 dependant child. I agreed to this and as a result she never attacked my pension or anything else for that matter. Our one dependant child has never missed out on contact or anything else as we live fairly close to one another and I have taken full participation in all he and the older kids have done, up to and including now, he is a Law student and the ex and I share any additional costs on a fifty fifty basis. When we were going through the divorce, I moved out and rented a house, she did not work so could not afford the cost of the mortgage whilst the house was on sale I agreed to pay it until it was sold but wanted half of that money back when the deal was done. When we had the financial settlement meeting with a judge in chambers, he agreed all the details re pensions etc, and also said that given the amount of money the ex was getting, i.e, a mortgage free new house, she should pay me at least some of the money that I was forking out due to living in a rented place and keeping her in the former marital home until it sold. This was all seven years ago, and I had told her that I didn't expect her to pay me the money until she sold the house. Since then she has become quite successful and decided to sell the hose to get somewhere smaller. She made a lot of money on the deal. Bought a new car, and gave our sons £1000 each towards cars of their own. I reminded her of the deal and her response was that she only agreed to pay me if she sold the house to move in with someone else or if a new partner sold their house to move in with her and so a large chunk of money would become available. It seems to me that whatever her relationship status, a large chunk of money has become available and I should get what I am due. The amount is only £1500 but the principle is clear. Firstly it was a legal requirement and secondly it was a moral obligation. I had never worried about it because we have always gotton along even after divorce and it never occurred that she would back down on the commitment. I don't really want to go to law over it as this would cause a rift, but I am really annoyed.

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1. U hold her in contempt plain and simple.. this is business not personal.. and thats what u have to keep telling yourself.. fact is it was ordered by the judge, she was to uphold her end of the bargain just like u did your's and u need to file a contempt of court charge.. and force her hand..
2. Do you have all this agreement in writing, or was it just a verbal agreement between you and her, in the judge's chambers? If it's in writing, you can take her to court now and make her pay. If all you have is her word, then it's her word against yours. Some people don't honor their commitments, especially where divorce is concerned. Check your paperwork!
3. feel lucky she didnt attack your pension and count your blessings. if you take her back to court, not only is it gonna cost you money, but time and energy you could spend doing far more productive things. LET IT GO, mate.
4. hiya, if you don't want to take it back to court,then there is nothing you can do.be care full in Future.xx