Q: Ex spouse lied on disclosures and judgement in Defaulted divorce to avoid paying alimony. Can I appeal 3 yrs later?
I'm petitioner and new biased judge unfamiliar with case struck my petition right before trial. Signed judgement exactly as defendant wrote it. Spouse also lied about house equity of $150k and had attorney giving advice and preparing documents while in-pro-per. Cut me off from all money, I couldn't afford legal help. Now I'm homeless.
A: Assuming you were served with a copy of the judgment when it was entered, your time to appeal or have the judgment set aside has probably expired.
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A: You should consult with an attorney to evaluate the specific details of your case and determine if there are valid grounds for an appeal, such as fraud or misconduct during the divorce proceedings. It's important to act promptly as there may be time limitations for filing an appeal.
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