A divorce decree could be invalid if a judge's decisions were based on incorrect information or if the judge made errors affecting the outcome. If one party concealed assets or debts from the other, that could be grounds for appeal or modification.
The court will consider reopening a divorce settlement only in exceptional cases either where a spouse has failed to provide full and frank disclosure about their wealth and income in divorce proceedings or there has been a material change in a spouse's circumstances since the agreement was reached.
Yes, you can amend a marital settlement, with both parties agreeing.
For an uncontested divorce with agreement on all issues like property division, child custody and child support, the divorce process in New York typically takes 3 to 6 months.
There are seven grounds, legally acceptable reasons, for a divorce in New York State: Irretrievable breakdown in relationship for a period of at least 6 months. Cruel and inhuman treatment. Abandonment. Imprisonment. Adultery. Divorce after a legal separation agreement. Divorce after a judgment of separation.
To seek a divorce modification in New York, a party must file a petition with the court. Both parties involved will have an opportunity to present their case. If the court determines that a substantial change in circumstances justifies a modification, it will issue a new order reflecting the changes.
Parenting time and child support, which are also part of a final decree, may also be modifiable. At the time a divorce is finalized by court order, so are visitation and custody agreements.
For an uncontested divorce with agreement on all issues like property division, child custody and child support, the divorce process in New York typically takes 3 to 6 months.