About Rebecca Expertise Life happens, If your mind is in a mix up I can help you sort your worries and organize your life priorities systematically. Giving you Non-judgemental answers providing you with a honest answer,I also assist in locating information that may guide you in the right direction. Helping you obtain your goals before, during and after divorce. Physical and mental abuse is an area I am also familiar with, helping you with details and steps to get you the support you need.
Experience 25 yrs of experience with physical and mental abusers and their cycles.
Assist with the preparations of divorce documents and procedures.
Child development; non-healthy relationships and the affects they have on children.
Education/Credentials Advisor and mentor for at risk families
Accreditation/Certification,Child developement
Personal Experience
Question I was divorced one year ago in Iowa and have since relocated to Arizona. My ex was to pay me a sum of 12,500.00 one year from the date (which is now past). Since I am a resident of AZ now how do I go about contacting the court if I no longer reside in IA. Do I need a lawyer to handle this and if so do I have to use one in Iowa? He has since been arrested for domestic assault,(supposedly a former girlfriend) is now on probation, and did not release to me the rest of my possessions as ordered. He has sent me a letter stating he wants to keep a portion of the settlement for back-taxes he didn't pay in 2005. I was unaware of this and this is not addressed in our divorce settlement.
Answer Dear Sheryl,
The divorce decree is only as good as the people who promise to agree with it. Luckily a court of law stands behind those promises giving you the right to go back to a court of law and enforce those broken promises. Any one who fails to follow a court order is in 'contempt of court'
"A person found in contempt of court is called a "contemnor." To prove contempt, the prosecutor or complainant must prove the four elements of contempt:
*existence of a lawful order
*the contemnor's knowledge of the order
*the contemnor's ability to comply
*the contemnor's failure to comply " (Wikipedia)
Hold on to the letter he sent you and any other evidence you may have to take to court for proof that he is aware of his responsibilities.
A lawyer would be a good idea, don't just settle for any lawyer, find one who you feel understands you situation and whom you feel comfortable with.
I am sending you a web-site that may help you with more information, The best of luck.
