Q: is it too late to get divorce decree changed, i waived right to alimony
mediation was one week prior to court. last week was a hearing for temp support. at mediation I signed papers, after 5 hrs of mediation. I couldn't read the papers or concentrate. chemo and radiation, also with stress makes me tired and I get confused. lack of retaining info. att. said the papers looked good. I said I didn't want divorce to be finalized at support hearing, because I need more time for insurance from my husband. I don't work (SSI 740/month) I said adultry stands. I was told alimony wouldn't work, because my husband might lose his job. he's 52, I'm 50. so my att agreed for me to get home (appraised at 150,000) 8000.00 because husband cashed out 43000.00 of 401k and left 10000. in it, after papers were served. and 1/ 2 of tier 2 pension and union pension (which they say, they don't know what that is) I'm not working due to breast cancer . the decree was for 1 yr separation. I want fault (adultry) the att's omitted it. after mediation I was told I couldn't change mind
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This one is a huge mess, and it sounds like the lawyer you hired needs to answer these questions. Once a decree is signed, typically some "change of condition" is what is needed to justify a new court determination. That is not what you have described here.
Be aware that if you file it, and lose, you could also have to pay his lawyer. That is up to the Judge.
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