Legal Question in Family Law in Massachusetts

I live in MA, me and my wife had an uncontested divorce 1A. we did a separation agreement, and went to trial were judge approved.

when is the separation agreement become final? can a party change his or her mind after a judge approved the agreement.


Asked on 2/14/17, 12:29 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Unless the Separation Agreement was subject to alteration as part of the court order, then save for a change in circumstance as it relates to alimony or child support the terms cannot be changed. It became effective upon the judgment of divorce becoming final. A settlement can be changed if there was fraud by one party at the time of the settlement, such as hiding assets.

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Answered on 2/14/17, 12:58 pm


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