He is a CEO and content expert in the world of investing, has received many awards and even been recognized in Forbes.  

Not sure that is still true, but at one time they used to say UT Southwestern had more Noble Laurates than any other university and also name all the other prestigious science awards too. 

Looking at the Fannie Mae website, I found the following requirements:Cash-out refinance transactions must meet the following requirements: The transaction must be used to pay off existing mortgages by obtaining a new first mortgage secured by the same property or be a new mortgage on a property that does not have a mortgage lien against it.Properties listed for sale in the six months preceding the disbursement date of the new mortgage loan are limited to 70% LTV, CLTV, and HCLTV ratios (or less if mandated by the specific product, occupancy, or property type – for example, 65% for manufactured homes).Note: Properties that were listed for sale must have been taken off the market on or before the disbursement date of the new mortgage loan.The property must have been purchased (or acquired) by the borrower at least six months prior to the disbursement date of the new mortgage loan except for the following: There is no waiting period if the lender documents that the borrower acquired the property through an inheritance or was legally awarded the property (divorce, separation, or dissolution of a domestic partnership).

My lawyer is telling me the judge will not award me late fees.

Waggoner Ranch is five time winner of the Texas Ranch Roundup and a recipient of the American Quarter Horse Association's "Best of the Remuda Award".

Yes, you have to cover your court costs unless you win and judge awards you your costs.  

And even assuming you win, what's the chance you will ever see a dime of the $$ awarded to you?

It's only for about $1000 bucks so its not huge money and I don't want to have to spend a ton to get paid, but I already invested $250 to file the claim (it's part of the roughly $1000 I got awarded.)  

Since this was awarded to me in the divorce, usually assets gained in a divorce settlement is non-taxed, but since She bought it as a 1031 exchange, do I get stuck with the capital gains taxes?

@ Deandre Prescott Within 6 month:-There is no waiting period if its  documented that the borrower acquired the property through an inheritance or was legally awarded the property(divorce, separation, or dissolution of a domestic partnership).After 6 month its simply cash out.