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.
Once the divorce decree is finalized, the unhappy party has some options left to change the agreement. He or she can petition the court to have the case reopened. This is difficult to do, though. If the circumstances of one of the parties have changed, then this may happen.
Yes, you can amend a marital settlement, with both parties agreeing.
Yes. You need your final divorce order. Each court is different. However, today, most judges simply sign them. The ``stamp'' will be the automatically-generated docket information appearing on each page when the court, your attorney, or even you, file something electronically in the court's record/docket.
How to Modify a Divorce Decree in Arizona Step 1: Understand the Grounds for Modification. Step 2: Determine Which Court Has Jurisdiction. Step 3: File a Petition to Modify. Step 4: Attend a Mediation Session. Step 5: Attend a Hearing. Step 6: Obtain the Modified Decree.
Steps To File A Response To Contested Divorce In AZ Ask your county's Superior Court for the divorce Response packet. Complete the form. Sign the form in front of a notary public or the court clerk. Complete the Coversheet, the Parenting Plan, and the Child Support Worksheet (if applicable).