A divorce decree can be modified to a certain degree after it is finalized regarding factors like custody arrangements and spousal support payments. A divorce decree can be modified as to the above terms by either a mutual agreement between you and your ex or a change of circumstances.
If a divorce decree has been issued, you can only contest it in extraordinary circumstances. You can still try to contest the term of the divorce, but you would face an uphill battle since you already agreed to them.
Yes, you can amend a marital settlement, with both parties agreeing.
If an uncontested divorce does become contested, the process becomes more complex. This may involve filing replies to countersuits, collecting and examining evidence, attending court hearings or mandatory mediation sessions, and potentially pursuing a bifurcated divorce.
Rule 11 of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure: No agreement between attorneys or parties touching any suit is enforceable unless it is in writing, signed, and filed with the papers as part of the record, or is made in open court and entered of record.
The judges in California's family law courts are humans like anyone else. They can make mistakes and issue unjust rulings. If that happens in your split, you may have the right to appeal your divorce decree. Appeals are substantially different from normal hearings, though.
The general rule is that you have approximately 1 year from the entry of Judgment of Divorce to re-open the divorce. However, there can be exceptions, such as fraud. If you can affirmatively prove that your husband committed fraud, you may be able to re-open your divorce.
In California, you may have the option to reopen your divorce case if there are valid grounds to do so, such as if your ex-wife provided false information or if there was fraud involved in the proceedings.
Yes, you can amend a marital settlement, with both parties agreeing.