Husband, who was suffering from schizophrenia and manic depression,had been in and out of a mental hospital, but at no time had he been declared insane by a court. In fact, he continued to work at his job as a design engineer during the day, returning to the hospital at night. His wife initiated a separation agreement because of the husband's mental condition, although her husband did not really want a sepatation. At a time when he was depressed and did not fully inderstand the impact of the agreement, he did sign it. The agreement was signed by both parties in the presence of the wife's attorney, although the husband did not receive any legal advice from an attorney and did not really know the exact contents of the agreements. Later, when the husband realized what he had done, he requested that the separation agreement be canceled. The wife refused. Is the husband entitled to have this agreement canceled??
2007-11-03 06:03:13 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
This is a tough question. It would appear to me if his doctors felt like he was unable to think/understand things like a 'norma' person, they would not allow him to leave to go to work (as a desing enginer!!!!). SO, it appears he knows what he is doing. Plus, what made him 'realize' what he did was wrong? He is not required by law to seek legal advice and if he did not know the exact 'contents of the agreement', he should not have signed it. You also indicated that he did NOT want a seperation. Why was this? He was be able to understand those reasonings?
2007-11-03 07:03:43 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That depends on the state (not his state of mind!)
He needs an attorney and fast!
Good luck.
2007-11-03 06:11:27 · answer #2 · answered by box of rain 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All things are possible ......
Pay one lawyer to write it .... pay another to say it was poorly written ... pay another to say it was never valid !
All things are possible !
2007-11-03 06:38:07 · answer #3 · answered by John 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋