Dear XXXXXXXXXXXX - If your attorney has failed to file the necessary paperwork involved in your case you should file a written complaint with the Bar Association. I have supplied their website below for your convenience. This would be considered neglect and is an ethical violation.
You need to get the contempt motions filed with the court and you should also be awarded attorney fees associated with the filing of the motion. If you actually lose any money due to your attorney's neglect you can file a suit for malpractice. If the court records show nothing has been filed it is rather obvious that your attorney has either lied or just has totally ignored your case and that is inexcusable.
Dave Kennett
http://www.alabar.org/complaint_form.pdf
Lawyer (JD)
25 years experience in general law, including real estate, criminal, traffic, and domestic relations