Hi @Marilou
When you lodge a Statement of Claim, the courts will inform her of this. She will then be obliged to pay you, unless she disagrees with your claim then will have to inform the court of her feelings. This will most likely result into a Hearing - this is where you will need to present evidence. I strongly suggest you kindly ask witnesses to speak for your claim. I strongly do advice you to speak to your lawyer regarding all this as you do not want to breach your AVO. A lawyer will assist you in presenting a strong case. An important question is, whilst negotiating, did she agree to pay you back? Or was it your speculation?
When you lodge a Statement of Claim, the courts will inform her of this. She will then be obliged to pay you, unless she disagrees with your claim then will have to inform the court of her feelings. This will most likely result into a Hearing - this is where you will need to present evidence. I strongly suggest you kindly ask witnesses to speak for your claim. I strongly do advice you to speak to your lawyer regarding all this as you do not want to breach your AVO. A lawyer will assist you in presenting a strong case. An important question is, whilst negotiating, did she agree to pay you back? Or was it your speculation?