If you found out some information a year later that could have altered the division of assets could you reopen the case or is it a lost cause?
2006-09-13 15:51:07 · 24 answers · asked by JANET B 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
lost cause..
2006-09-13 15:52:44 · answer #1 · answered by Backwoods Barbie 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You can't contest the divorce, but you probably could petition to revise the division of assets just like you can petition to have child support arrangements changed. Call a lawyer's office and ask. They should be able to give you a general answer over the phone before you go in and pay them for a consult.
2006-09-13 23:04:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The answer, it depends. If the other divorcee, lied about what assets he or she possessed, income, etc.. especially under oath (if it went that far) you may be entitled. Laws vary by state regarding divorce so that may come into play as well. I've heard of multiple cases were child support or alimony was adjusted after the divorce due to the payer deliberately lying about his/her income and assets. Talk to an attorney about your options and DO NOT pay the attorney money until they have heard your situation. My mom brought my father back to court after the divorce because my father took all the stuff in the house for himself. My mother was able to get back mostly everything she wanted. (she bought it all with her money so she had the right) Good luck.
2006-09-13 23:02:46 · answer #3 · answered by microwaved-brain 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Laws very so much from one place to he other it's hard to tell. If it is things that were hid that person could go to jail or have to pay out some fines. Like I said We don't know where you are at. Someplaces let you ask the court questions but not much of the time. Here in Fort Collins Colorado they give free 4 hour classes 2 times a month. they are free so all you have to do is give your time & sometimes you can be given a direction to go. So check with your court house about this. Best thing is to ask the lawyer that you had for the divorce. Anything tike that takes lots of money unless they offer a reduced or free fee. Lots of things to check out. I wish you all the luck in the world.
2006-09-13 23:07:37 · answer #4 · answered by ancestorhorse 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the circumstances. You can not reopen a divorce case, but you can prove mate is not caring for any children involved, you can open a suit against them for being bad mothers and unfit for childrens safety-but proving is a different story! In my state, the women are always awarded custody, unless their in prison. If children are the case in question. Environment has a lot to do with it, and which state or country your in. I have not all the details for the question-but no you can not re-open a case once it is finalized. The safety of children(again if they are involved) is a very important issue....But sorry you can never retry a case once it is closed in this matter....
2006-09-13 23:09:50 · answer #5 · answered by tombowling49 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think you can actually contest the divorce per se, but you may be able to consult a lawyer if there is some information that was withheld during the divorce regarding assets. I would think that this was fraud.
2006-09-13 22:53:48 · answer #6 · answered by Me 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can not contest the divorcebut if there were hidden assets and you can prove they were hidden you need a lawyer because that was illegal and you can get a new division of assets.
2006-09-13 22:53:39 · answer #7 · answered by jusme 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no you can't contest a divorce after it is final ,but you may be able to argue about assets get a lawyer and find out
2006-09-14 14:51:25 · answer #8 · answered by rachel m 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to a Lawyer or Family Court Judge
2006-09-13 22:53:05 · answer #9 · answered by Eldude 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on what you're talking about...but basically, you'd be taking your partner back to court over the assets, not the actual divorce.
2006-09-13 22:53:00 · answer #10 · answered by You'll Never Outfox the Fox 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If there was fraud involved then you might have a case but final means final and unless there is something unusual the ruling stands.
2006-09-13 22:55:08 · answer #11 · answered by CindyLu 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋