My ex and I separated 4 years ago. The ex was able to stay in the house with the kids and I had to leave. I had no where to go, no job, no money, no nothing!!! I bounced from one place to another for 1 full year before becoming a roommate with a friend. I stayed in hiding in fear of the divorce. I wasn't the one who wanted it. 1 1/2 years ago, my divorce was final. I had no idea the papers were even in the making. Because I never received notification of the court hearings, I was considered a "No Show" in court. My ex was granted EVERYTHING!!!! Except what I took with me the day I left (3 bags of clothes). Now that I have been found can I fight what was written in the divorce decree? HELP!!! Most of the furniture was given to us by relatives of mine who passed away. Including items like "Grandmas China"' What can I do???
2007-07-18 22:14:31 · 8 answers · asked by lanlan 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
Youre out of luck, unfortunately. The courts probably took every step they could to contact you but since you were in "hiding" they couldnt and it cost you everything. Once the divorce became final there wasnt anything you could do anymore about it. Now you may be able to sue her in small claims court to possibly retrieve some of your family heirlooms but there is no law that would force her to do so, but there just may be a soft spot in her heart for you ad she might return the items. The only way to change the decree now would be to remarry her and start all over. Sorry and good luck
2007-07-18 22:25:28 · answer #1 · answered by Arthur W 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Divorce decrees can be amended and people do it all the time. They go back to court and ask for modifications but it usually concerns the children and child support.
When you say you stayed in hiding, does that mean you did not see your children on contribute to their upkeep? I think you will have a very hard time convincing the judge that you should be awarded anything of value from that home if you did not pay support.
2007-07-18 22:26:00 · answer #2 · answered by donny_mollysmom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YOU can't change your decree, but a judge can... You may get a judge to agree that he should accept some of the debt from your marriage, but I doubt you'll be able to change visitation. You may not "feel" he has adequate space, but it's not up to you. Millions of children share bedrooms. Your children are no more special than anyone elses.
2016-05-17 08:12:26 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Under your circumstances. You should consult a lawyer. Maybe you can't change it. However, there may be a slim chance. If not pick up the pieces and move on. It's a sad situation. However, people lose things all of the time. In divorce, fires, other weather problems, poverty, etc. Maybe there is help out there for you. Check it out. GL I hope things look up for you.
2007-07-18 22:27:16 · answer #4 · answered by Suzie Q 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When the divorce was finalized, that was pretty much it. Especially since you were hiding out...The hearing was published in the local paper, which you missed...I'm no lawyer, but me thinks you're barking up the wrong tree.
2007-07-18 22:25:23 · answer #5 · answered by Thunderrolls 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You stayed in hiding in fear because you didn't want the divorce? Having no contact with your wife and children, ignoring them, ABANDONING them, is no way to show it. I think you're lying. Your ex wife deserves everything she got; including rid of you.
2007-07-18 22:29:10 · answer #6 · answered by Robyn K 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Aye can not party to change what is written in setting the divorce
2007-07-18 22:30:10 · answer #7 · answered by guenfoud rach 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
onve finalezied by a judge or family law master. no it cant. in my opion?
2007-07-18 22:22:56 · answer #8 · answered by the_silverfoxx 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋