Long, long story but essentially my ex and I have mutually agreed a financial consent order which has been signed off by the court. It was signed off by the court back in February but I'm still waiting for settlement. Ex's Mum has lent her the money to pay me my share and pay off the existing mortgage (which she did back in March) but as yet I have received nothing from her. I chased her solicitor last week who said they have done everything they need to do and are just waiting for her to sign it off and that they would contact her that day. I haven't heard anything so I chased again this week and they said they hadn't heard from her still so will chase again.
Surely this can't go on? Surely she can't just sit on the money with no reason for not settling? She has the money from her Mum sitting in her bank account accumulating interest and I am going further into debt the longer I wait for it.
Ex knows I need the money to move on with my life and put down as a deposit for a new house with my new partner which is why she's not forthcoming but how can this go on? How can the solicitors literally say we've done everything and we're waiting for her and it be left for her to dictate when she pays?
Has anyone been in a similar situation and had to apply to court to enforce the order? If so how long does it take and cost? We will need to apply for a mortgage in principle next month but I am worried this will drag on.