have to do is sign it and wait for it to be issued a Court date & I will be Divorced ..MY Question is do I have to Accept , what is Offered in it as In settlement offer ?? because it is not exactly what I agreed to bout 2 months back. I live in Michigan just thought I'd let you know , incase laws are different.I don't know what to do.Please Help ! Thank You
2006-07-09 04:23:43 · 27 answers · asked by Shelley 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
For the record I do have a lawyer, aka My Husband lawyersBuddy it seems lol. Here is what happened , went to Court yaked about what he wanted & what I wasn't gonna get . Rough daft of what he said he would give on yellow legal pad , so papers could be drawn up ..Got paper yesterday , they do not read as yellow pad did 2 months back .And yes I know YAHOO is Not a LAWYER to the ppl who have made silly remarks , I just know Lots of ppl here are Helpful . Thank you .
2006-07-09 04:32:54 · update #1
No, you do not have to accept it. If what you two agreed on 2 months ago is not on that paper, get a lawyer.
2006-07-09 05:46:59 · answer #1 · answered by PATTY H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all you need legal advice. Below I have provided a number of sources. Some are cheaper than others. I advise to try these in the order listed, and don't sign anything you don't agree to in the mean time.
Most counties in the US have at least one Free Legal Services office. This is most likely a non-profit or government financed office, and their lawyers usually only provide services to those who qualify, usually 125% of poverty level for family size. BUT they do provide FAQ type manuals, and will direct you to where to look for extra information.
I have "pre-paid legal services". They review all contracts, document, and much more for only $17/month. Just search for it using google. They helped me with many things, and are cheaper than consulting a lawyer in person, especially if you live in a small town, or don't qualify for legal aid. They also provide referrals for cases that they can't or don't handle.
Another option is a mediator. This is NOT a lawyer, but someone who will sit down with you and your ex. They will go over all the terms, and try to assist you in coming to some sort of agreement together. I am not sure as of the cost, but I assume anywhere from $50-$200 per hour/session.
Then there is always the lawyer. If you decide to go this route, make sure you do a few thing to get the best deal, and avoid hiring a bad lawyer. Always try to get a free consultation. Treat it like an interview and get all the information you can on costs per hour/phone call/fax/court date. Ask them to briefly hear your side, and ask them what you should do legally. Then make sure their advice matches what you want. You should also try to educate yourself on the law a little first.
I hope this helps, and good luck!
2006-07-09 04:53:59 · answer #2 · answered by reuptake 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't you have a lawyer? If there's property involved, don't sign anything without the advice of a lawyer. Just the fact that the agreement has been changed should tip you off to the fact that somebody is trying to pull a fast one. You can go ahead and sign it, but don't be surprised if you lose everything you've got. You could even be agreeing to give your ex half of your retirement because you didn't understand what you were reading. Let a lawyer advise you, it will be worth the cost.
2006-07-09 04:29:22 · answer #3 · answered by NannyMcPhee 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't sign anything until you get a lawyer. If you sign the papers that means you agree with whatever he has settled for. And if you have no idea what the settlement is you need legal assistance. Remember all property and assets are 1/2 yours. Don't settle for less than that. Good luck.
2006-07-09 04:33:21 · answer #4 · answered by Belle 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had my last divorce in Michigan and no you don't have to sign the papers, you can go to court and hash it out there. I highly recommond that you find a lawyer. Do you know who the Judge is preciding over your case?
Can you prove that what is written in the papers is not what you agreed on.
If you don't get a lawyer and you can write up your own paper work just remember that in the state of Mich you will have to write a court order as well, especially if you are in Wayne county.
Are there kids involved?
you can go to my 360 page if you have more questions.
2006-07-09 04:31:32 · answer #5 · answered by Gabe 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact your Lawyer ASAP and DO NOT SIGN those papers!!! If you do, your out of everything... if the paper does not read like the yellow legal pad then, get your lawyer to make it that way or esle you won't sign... good luck.. I'm going thru a divorce too... sucks
2006-07-09 05:34:04 · answer #6 · answered by nknicolek 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
look in your yellow pages for attorneys. some of them give you a free consultation. have your papers and questions written down. They usually only give you 15 - 30 minutes. ask away and take notes. make a couple of these appointments so you get various answers and also so if one can't answer all your questions you can continue with another.
you can call your local legal aid society or bar assn if you cannot afford an attorney and see if they know someone that can represent you inexpensively, but have an attorney review the papers - don't sign anything yet!
2006-07-09 04:28:37 · answer #7 · answered by island3girl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do not sign and get your attorney to finish the process. If what is not offers is not worth the extra fight then sign, if so then go after what is yours. If it a community property state you should be entitled to half. Are you offered half? You are not obligated to sign anything that was not agreed upon. There is a record of the first court room attendance. It will be in the cour records. Just get a copy of that and refresh his memory. Best of luck.
2006-07-09 04:44:26 · answer #8 · answered by Can do it man 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-14 05:54:02 · answer #9 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree, Don't sign anything without a lawyer. It is called uncontested if you don't sign and the other party will get what is in the divorce papers. Contest the papers with the advise of a lawyer.
2006-07-09 04:28:51 · answer #10 · answered by christy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋