A court ordered settlement may occur following a divorce and can specify how the spouses will divide the marital assets and whether one party will receive spousal support. The court order settlement is the last legal actions to occur in the divorce. However, as you know, just because you have a court order settlement in your favor does not mean your ex-spouse will obey the order and pay within the court’s due date. In Wisconsin, if your ex-spouse does not obey the terms of the settlement, you can ask the court to issue a subpoena instructing your ex-spouse to appear before the judge to explain why the court’s order has been ignored. Depending on the reasons your ex-spouse provides for the failure to pay the court ordered settlement, the court has the authority to assess additional fines or order jail time if the court is not satisfied with your ex-spouse’s reasons. However, it is best to discuss the particular facts of your case with a licensed attorney, who can help protect your legal rights and ensure you receive the terms of your settlement agreement.