Can Divorce Papers Be Changed After They Are Signed????

Question

I need to know if divorce papers can be changed after they are signed. We went on Friday of last week and our divorce is final in 31 days after that date. Can they be changed or is it to late to do anything about them? Thank you for all your help.

I am in Georgia

The reason I am asking is we have been seperated for months and I just started dating someone. He found out over the weekend and he says that he can change the paper work and say it's adultry. I never cheated and we were apart we just hadn't gone to the lawyer yet.

Answer 1

Did you have a marital settlement agreement? If so and the other party agrees to the change, that wouldn't be a big deal and you both could file a stipulation with the court.

If the other party does not agree, you would have to make a motion to the court to get anything changed or to get the judgment set aside.

Good luck- if the other party doesn't agree, you'll have an expensive and possibly futile fight on your hands.

Go talk with an attorney and he/she should give you a good idea of what you're up against.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Yes they can be changed. You'll need the agreement of the other party or you file a Motion to Modify. The Motion to Modify must contain justification for the change. I thought all the other answerers had this correct, also. But I thought I add the information about the Motion to Modify if you can't get your soon-to-be ex to agree. If you had an attorney, check with him/her. If you did this without an atty, contact your ex and ask for the change.

Answer 4

Because there is a date specified stipulating the decree being "finalized" you have that many days of which to request a modification of the papers. However, you need to contact your attorney to make these changes and then the other party must be acceptable of the changes.

Best wishes!

Answer 5

ABSOLUTELY, no matter what the situation is. Get a lawyer, go over with the lawyer what you would like changed. Get the other party to court and hash it out. My friend works in the Family Court division and people always change their paperwork. Jobs change, $$$ changes, kids get older, life changes.......

Good Luck!!!

Answer 6

i would think only if BOTH parties agree to the change, then u could add like an addendum. Don't u guys have lawyers to help with this stuff, if not u may want to consider one now.
if u don't have lawyers, u can always call one and ask that ? because each state is different and they usually give u 1 free consultation.

Answer 7

Yes, you can get them changed. However you will need to go through an attorney to do so. He can make the changes as long as both parties are agreeable, you will then have to re-sign them and they will have to be processed through the court. A very easy thing to do.

Answer 8

Genarally, yes, provided all parties agree.

** Note: This is a general discussion of the subject matter of your question and not legal advice. Local laws or your particular situation may change the general rules. For a specific answer to your question you should consult legal counsel with whom you can discuss all the facts of your case. **

Answer 9

Whatever you signed on the divorce papers are final unless you have both parties agreeing to a change and then you have to go back in front of the judge to make any changes.

Your welcome.

Answer 10

The agreement generally can be modified if all parties agree to the change. If one party objects, then the issue will require additional litigation. Please seek professional legal assistance.