Legal Question in Family Law in Massachusetts

Re: No lawyer-lawyer

I would say that lack of a lawyer is not justification for the modification. The judge asks both parties, even when they are represented by attorneys, whether they understand an agreement or order and whether they voluntarily entered into that agreement. Given that the divorce was finalized I can only assume that your ex-husband answered affirmatively to the judge's questions.

However, just because his argument about not having an attorney may not fly does not mean that he does not have adequate grounds to modify the agreement. In Massachusetts the standard is that there must be a material change in circumstances. In order to be success in his modification(s) he must meet this standard.

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Re: No lawyer-lawyer

It is not a valid argument, he could have gotten an attorney if he wanted one and he would need to show fraud to change the settlement agreement; except as to visitation and child support. That he can seek to change based on change in circumstances.

Re: No lawyer-lawyer

It is not a valid argument, he could have gotten an attorney if he wanted one and he would need to show fraud to change the settlement agreement; except as to visitation and child support. That he can seek to change based on change in circumstances.

Re: No lawyer-lawyer

As a general rule, this is no argument at all. A judge should ignore this. A modification deals with a change of circumstances. modification since the judgment.

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