Spouse allready signed uncontested divorce papers and says now she wants to contest can she
It depends on who signed them. If it's the judge and what he's signed is the judgment of divorce, no, she's too late.
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It depends on who signed them. If it's the judge and what he's signed is the judgment of divorce, no, she's too late.
If the agreement was properly drafted, signed and filed it is enforceable. The first step would be to have the docuemtn reviewed by a local attorney.
You can't fight the divorce itself, but equitable division, child support and maintenance are not necessarily pre-determined by formula. What is...
Awards from personal injury settlements are generally not marital property and are not divisible in the equitable division process.
Probably not. But you should consult a local family lawyer and get representation at the hearing...
Yes.
If she is putting him in danger you should file a complaint with Child Protective Services and, simultaneously, make a motion in Family Court....
They can try. But it's not likely that they'll be successful.
It's certainly not a concern to dismiss...but if he does it, his action will not be legal. You may wish to consult a matrimonial attorney now, just...
Not unless the restraining order limits his contact - and chances are it's one sided and only precludes you from contacting him...but you should...