Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

Change divorce decree

My husband and I have been divorced for 1 year. We had been together since I was 15 years old (20 years with him). He and I were having some problems fall 2000 and we decided he would move out for a little while. He convinced me to draw up a settlement agreement in case we could not work things out. I agreed as long as he did not file to agreement. I trusted him and thought everything would work out okay. However, he filed the agreement. There are items, that I would like to change. Such as: child custody, spousal support, and property settlement. Can I take him to court to have these items revised?


Asked on 1/14/02, 8:53 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Sanford Martin Martin Law Office

Re: Change divorce decree

You certainly have the right to petition the court to modify the divorce final judgment and the marital settlement agreement. Although it is unclear what you agreed to and how he obtained a divorce without your consent, you have a right to modify the agreement based on a change of circumstances or merely because you were deceived in the use of the agreement you presumably signed. Child support must comply with Fl. support guidelines. Alimony is a separate issue. You are advised to consult with a local family law attorney who can sdvise you re legal options. An attorney will benefit you in many ways and his/her fees may be paid by your former husband.

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Answered on 1/14/02, 9:49 pm


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