Enforcing Modified Protection Order

Summary

The user is facing issues enforcing a modified protection order related to joint assets and real estate. The ex-partner and her attorney are obstructing the sale of a jointly owned house. The user has taken several steps to resolve the issue, including consulting with attorneys, contacting the police, and attempting to file a contempt motion. The user is seeking advice on how to proceed.

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Modified order for protection
Are you seeking to modify an existing order for protection, or is someone else trying to modify an order against you?
I already modified it.
What is the issue you're facing after modifying the order for protection?
I'm trying to enforce it.
What specific issues are you encountering while trying to enforce the modified order for protection?
I agreed to leave voluntary with no findings of any type of domestic abuser under the condition she settle on the real estate and joint assets.
What steps have you taken so far to enforce the agreement regarding the real estate and joint assets?
I'm not going back to the house , after being falsely accused of domestic abuse and not married and no children.
What actions has the other party taken regarding the settlement of real estate and joint assets?
Trashed the house out so no one would buy it and moved her new boyfriend into the house...
What evidence do you have of the other party's actions that violate the agreement?
You know how this goes...
What steps have you taken to document the condition of the house and the presence of the new boyfriend?
I have pictures...
What steps have you taken to present these pictures as evidence to the court?
She tried to buy the house out from me, but got fired from her job and left the state..
Have you contacted a lawyer or the court about her leaving the state and not fulfilling the agreement?
We had actually agreed to sell the house, before she had me arrested...
What actions have you taken since she left the state and failed to fulfill the agreement?
A mortgage broker had called me and said he wanted me to sign a quit claim deed and he had a check for me for *,*
Have you consulted with a lawyer about the implications of signing a quit claim deed?
Well...
What happened after the mortgage broker contacted you? Did you sign the quit claim deed and receive the check?
He had transferred my homeowner insurance with out my consent.. and I had never even seen a appraisal
Did you report the unauthorized transfer of your homeowner's insurance to the insurance company or any legal authority?
I had a assumable mortgage and a second home equity loan.
Did you inform your mortgage lender about the unauthorized transfer of your homeowner's insurance and the situation with your home?
Yes...
What was the response from your mortgage lender regarding the unauthorized transfer of your homeowner's insurance and the situation with your home?
The cops, family court and the attorney general office.
What was the response from the cops, family court, and the attorney general's office regarding your situation?
I told him I had *,* in equity and to protect my investment and hers , he needed to drop by my real estate attorney for a " looksie" at his documents..
What was the outcome of the meeting with your real estate attorney?
My house , actually went into forclosure.. twice..
What actions did you take after your house went into foreclosure twice?
I had to have my attorneys get a stay on the sale of my house... and got FHA mortgage insurance to write a subordinate note.
What is the current status of the house and the subordinate note with FHA mortgage insurance?
I have got the stay...
What's the next step you're planning to take now that you've got the stay?
I am just so tired of dealing with these fucking lieing attorneys that are trying to fuck me....
I understand your frustration, ****. Have you considered seeking a different attorney to represent your interests?
And my ex girlfriend that is in contempt of her own order for protection..
What actions have you taken regarding your ex-girlfriend's contempt of her own order for protection?
I tried to file a contempt Lori.
What happened when you tried to file a contempt?
Motion...
What specific issues did you encounter when you tried to file a contempt motion?
I don't think you do understand... the players say this is a very complex legal matter.... actually it isn't... there is no common law.... how hard is it to split *,* ,* ways..
What steps have you taken to split the $*,* equity in the house?

In Minnesota, if parties can't agree on property division, courts divide it equitably, not necessarily equally. It's advisable to consult a lawyer.
I was given a form to fill out.. that said I am the partitioner, seeking to file contempt motion against the respondant.
What specific issues are you facing while filling out the form to file a contempt motion?
I consulted an attorney , 2 years bed I was arrested...
What was the outcome of your consultation with the attorney?
I am well aware of Minnesota law...
What is your current legal strategy to resolve this issue?

In Minnesota, contempt of court can result in fines or jail time. It's crucial to present strong evidence. Consult a lawyer for guidance.
So when the lawyers were telling me, now you guys are going to have to figure out what to do about the house...
What actions have you taken since the lawyers advised you to figure out what to do about the house?
I'm like why do you think I got arrested...
What actions were taken against you after the arrest?
And had a order to remove me from a house , I'm already moving out of?
What actions have you taken since the order to remove you from the house was issued?
You do understand when I modified that order, I called their bluff....???
What was the response from the other party when you modified the order?
Dismay, shock and anger.
What actions have you taken since their response to the modification of the order?
I got into a custody battle with her over the dog...
What is the current status of the custody battle over the dog?
I offered to share the dog
What was her response to your offer to share the dog?
Her attorney tried to come after the dog, and the judge awarded me * percent custody and her no visitation..
What actions have you taken since the judge awarded you *% custody of the dog?
You see, the judges ( woman) is on my side...
What steps are you planning to take next, now that you have the judge's support?
I tried to take the dog with the court order and she punched me in the face * times, knocked out my tooth and started choking me..
Did you report this assault to the police and do you have any evidence of the incident? In Minnesota, assault can lead to criminal charges and penalties.
I filed a police report..
What was the outcome of the police report you filed?
They did nothing...
They did nothing
Did you follow up with the police or consult a lawyer about the lack of action on your report?
After lecturing me about zero tolerance for domestic abuse in Minnesota when I was falsely accused.
What actions have you taken since the police did not act on your report?
What do you think?
Have you considered filing a complaint with the police department's internal affairs or seeking legal advice on how to proceed with the lack of action on your report?
Of course I have.
Let's go back here...
What was the outcome when you filed a complaint with the police department's internal affairs or sought legal advice?
The contempt of court
What specific actions did you take regarding the contempt of court?
I told them I am the respondant and she was the partitioner..
What was the outcome when you informed them about your role as the respondent and her role as the petitioner?
They didn't have a form for that..
What steps have you taken since discovering there was no form for your specific situation? In Minnesota, you may need to draft a custom motion or consult with a legal professional for further guidance.
And I'm like why not?
What was the response when you asked why there was no form for your specific situation?
I was escorted out of court admin by * deputies..
What happened after you were escorted out of the court by the deputies?
I was told order for protection doesn't address personal property or pets..
What steps have you taken since you were told that the order for protection doesn't address personal property or pets?
And that I needed to file a small claims court action if I wanted that stuff..
Did you file a small claims court action for your personal property and pets?

In Minnesota, small claims court handles cases up to $*,*. It's a quicker process than regular court.
Again... the house equity is *,*
Did you consult with a real estate attorney or a financial advisor on how to handle the equity in the house?
*,* in asset's...
This was addressed in the order for protection..
What specific terms were addressed in the order for protection regarding the division of assets and equity in the house?
By my attorney and hers and the judge signed off on it...
What actions have you taken since the judge signed off on the order for protection regarding the division of assets and equity in the house?
This isn't nuclear science or DNA technology we are dealing with her..
What steps have you taken to enforce the terms of the order for protection that the judge signed off on?
I modified the protection order so a kindergarten student could understand it.
What specific modifications did you make to the protection order?
That I would agree to leave under the condition she settle on the joint assets and real estate..
A no brainer.. even a retarded person would get it..
That I would agree to leave the house under the condition she settle on the joint assets and real estate.
What actions have you taken since she failed to settle on the joint assets and real estate as agreed in the modified protection order?
I left the house
I left the house...
What actions did you take after leaving the house, especially regarding the settlement of joint assets and real estate?
I dealt in good faith.
Found another house to buy..
I have a new girlfriend..
What steps have you taken to protect your financial interests in the old house while moving forward with your new life?
My ex girlfriend has a new boyfriend.
I was going to burn the house down, since her lawyers don't seem to understand a basic real estate law *..
Did you actually burn the house down or is it just a thought out of frustration?
How hard can it be to sell a house?
What steps have you taken to sell the house? In Minnesota, selling a house involves several steps including listing the property, accepting an offer, and closing the sale. It's advisable to consult a real estate agent or attorney.
To be honest...
What is the current status of the house? Are there any pending offers or has it been listed for sale?
It's like this
What is the current condition of the house and has it been listed for sale?
She left me for a prominent married criminal defending attorney with * children that didn't leave his wife..
What actions have you taken since she left you for another person, especially regarding the settlement of joint assets and real estate?
He had represent her for for dwi and she got fired and sued her employer for sexual harassment and assault and battery and left his wife..
What actions have you taken regarding the settlement of joint assets and real estate since she left the state?
I don't get what you mean by that..
I don't understand what you mean.
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I listed the house with an agent
Yes, I'm sorry
What is the current status of the house listing? Have there been any offers or interest from potential buyers?
It shouldn't be this hard... wouldn't you agree?
Do her and her lawyers want Wells Fargo to get her *,* Instant of her?
Did Wells Fargo provide a mortgage for the house? If so, what is the current status of the mortgage?
Do you know how much money you get of the bank forclosure on your home?
The amount you get from a bank foreclosure depends on the sale price of the home and the remaining balance on your mortgage. If the home sells for more than the balance, you might receive the difference.
Why wouldn't you just sell the house.
What is preventing the sale of the house currently?
My ex girlfriend and her attorney...
What specific actions are your ex-girlfriend and her attorney taking that are preventing the sale of the house?
Told me I was in violation of a order for protection.
And I was going to be arrested..
What actions did you take after being threatened with arrest?
Told me I was in violation of a order for protection.
I told that attorney..." you just bought the house!" And you are engaging in obstruction of a court order...
What actions did you take after you informed the attorney that they were obstructing a court order?
Called the police and told them to come and get me.
What was the police's response when you called them?
They suddenly didn't want to get involved...
What actions have you taken since the police decided not to get involved?
I think they call these people, high conflict clients...
What actions have you taken since being labeled as a high conflict client?
Narcissistic personality disorder..
What steps have you taken to address the alleged Narcissistic Personality Disorder in your legal proceedings?
Nobody wants to deal with them.. because they need drama and conflict and leave a wake of destruction in path with a scorched earth policy..
What steps have you taken to protect your legal and financial interests in light of these challenges?
I don't know, I have done everything..I am totally exhausted and financially tapped out..
What steps have you taken to protect your financial interests in the house since your ex-girlfriend and her attorney have been obstructing the sale?
I don't know that is why I am seeking advice...
What steps have you taken to protect your financial interests in the house since your ex-girlfriend and her attorney have been obstructing the sale?
I have already done everything you have asked..
What is the current status of the house sale?

In Minnesota, if a party is obstructing the sale of a joint property, you may need to file a partition lawsuit. Consult a real estate attorney for guidance.
No, I was originally going to file a partion action..
What stopped you from filing the partition action?
What we have here is fraud...
Committed by the mortgage company.
What specific fraudulent actions did the mortgage company commit?
Fraud..
I was going to file a partion action... before I was arrested
What were the charges for your arrest?
This was brought up in the order for protection hearing...
That is why I modified it...
She agreed to it... so filing a partion action would be frivolous...
What steps have you taken since she agreed to the modified order, especially regarding the sale of the house and division of assets?
She said I was drunk and got fired from my job and pushed her down and that I was her boyfriend..
Did you have any witnesses or evidence to refute her claims? In Minnesota, evidence can greatly impact the outcome of a case.
She wasn't my girlfriend...
The married lawyer who wife didn't know he was screwing her...
I tested *.* for alcohol....I am a designer, engineering.... contract..
Did you provide this evidence to the court during the hearing?
Which means I work for myself...
I fired myself?
Did you officially document your termination of self-employment? This could be relevant in your case.
I actually have a timestamp fax of my timecard...
Did you present this timestamped fax of your timecard as evidence in court?
The day I was arrested...
Wow...
Lie #* false... lie #* false... so again, why did I push her down?
Did you present these inconsistencies in her claims to the court?
I was angry about what?
Of course...
Did you have legal representation during the court proceedings?
They don't care,
They don't care.. they have no problem wasting your time and money.
What steps have you taken to address the alleged waste of time and money by your legal representation?
Of course..
Did you consider changing your legal representation or filing a complaint against them for their conduct?
Who do you think modified the protection order?
My legal representation was fine...
What specific issues are you facing with your legal representation?
I got what I wanted...
Again my ex girlfriend is in contempt here...
What specific actions has your ex-girlfriend taken that are in contempt of the court order?
I'm fine with my attorney..
He passed away though...
I can't find her...
What steps have you taken to locate your ex-girlfriend since she left the state?
She is in Philadelphia... and I really don't want to find her.. can you blame me?