Q: Amending divorce decree.I am disabled and husband lied,hid assets,and left me homeless
I have evidence of my husband’s hiding assets,prolonged lying to me about divorce agreement when he planned all along to go to a court date i knew nothing of and obtained a divorce bc of my absence so to avoid financial obligations to me.I’ve suffered extensive hardships,homeless living in my car,and health failing.He has the house,2 businesses,and my personal property.Also will not return $15k loan from my soc sec disability money loaned to him prior to marriage.I am suffering with mental issues from the abusive behavior he has bestowed upon me
A: I think the issue you will have is during the divorce proceeding you had the opportunity to engage in the discovery process, which would have allowed you to determine what assets, income, debts, etc. through the form of depositions, interrogatories, admissions and a request for production of documents. If you did not engage in any discovery during the divorce, it may be difficult for you to now claim things were hidden from you. But I would speak with an attorney about your options.
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