Ex won't sign house transfer papers - what now?

[DairyMilkMama]

I finally managed to divorce my husband in January after nearly 20 abusive years. I have complied with all the terms of the divorce order. He has given multiple excuses for not signing the house transfer papers and now both he and his solicitor are ignoring me. I can't see any option other than commencing contempt of court proceedings. Can anyone possibly tell me what form I should use, and can I do it myself? He has deliberately caused me to spend a huge amount on solicitors already and I would prefer to try to do this myself. I need this to end as it has wrecked my health and destroyed my adult life. Thank you in advance.

You might be better posting this on the Divorce/separation page.

Thank you! X

Divorce board is fairly quiet. There's a legal section where you might find some advice. If he's broken a court order I expect it would be fairly straightforward to DIY.

Thank you! I've spent hours online and can't find any advice.

Give him one last chance via solicitor (minimal cost of one letter), telling him if he doesn't comply you will take him to court, but will expect him to reimburse your costs if the case goes in your favour.
It might persuade him to get on with it. If not, he will know he's going to pay your costs too.

He's an abusive narcissist who enjoys the attention. I think you're right, though. Thank you x

There should be a paragraph at the end of your financial order called ‘Liberty to apply’ which will say something along the lines of ‘the parties have permission to apply as to the timing and implementation of this order.’ That’s the provision you’re relying on. It’s not contempt of court; it’s enforcement of the existing order. Like others have said, I would write one last time giving them a window to respond with the completed forms (i.e. 14 days) and put them on notice that if not reply has been received by then, you will be making an application to enforce, and seeking your costs. I do hope that helps.

*no reply, sorry, typing quickly!

Fantastic. Thank you! Xx

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