Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

modification of final settlement

My husband and I have been divorced for two years. We have remained very good friends - live together for more than half the year in one of my husbands three residences. I did not recieve a place to live in our settlement and the settlement was minimal- did not include living allowance or alimony - only a minimal cash settlement. Can we now go back and modify the final settlement to include a place of residence for me?


Asked on 10/15/00, 9:55 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Melody Stickel-Martinez Melody Stickel-Martinez, Esq.

Re: modification of final settlement

Since the two of you have remained friends, I suggest that you enter into a separate agreement addressing the issue you want resolved. This would be in the form of a contract signed by the two of you.

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Answered on 11/09/00, 10:48 am
Joel Cohen Joel M. Cohen,P.A.

Re: modification of final settlement

It is commendable that you have not let money or property stand in the way of your relationship.

However, you only get "one bite at the apple".

Allocations of property are generally final.If your decree reserves jurisdiction to award alimony or other relief, you would have the basis for a claim.

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Answered on 11/15/00, 6:45 am


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