Divorce Modification With Partial Claim In Palm Beach
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If significant circumstances have changed since your divorce, you can file a petition for modifying its terms.
For the most part, all of the important, ongoing issues attached to a settlement agreement can be modified. Where people run into trouble is if they get railroaded by their spouse during the initial proceedings and simply agree to give them what they want to get out of a bad situation.
If significant circumstances have changed since your divorce, you can file a petition for modifying its terms. However, navigating the process of pursuing a post-judgment modification for divorce can be complex, which is why seeking the assistance of an experienced Family Law Attorney is crucial.
While not an official law, many Florida courts institute a “7-year” rule when it comes to the length of the marriage. If the marriage has lasted longer than seven years, it's considered a “long marriage”, while a “short marriage” is one that lasts less than seven years.
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.
Yes, you can amend a marital settlement, with both parties agreeing.
In order to reopen the case a motion would have to be filed in the state where the divorce case was created and the divorce was granted in. You would need an attorney who is licensed to practice in that state to file the motion on your behalf.
