How to correct a mistake after a decree has been signed?
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How to correct a mistake after a decree has been signed?
No detail in language of papers defends me from home mortgage debt. The wife kept the house.
Asked on June 23, 2009 under Family Law, Florida
Answers:
B. B., Member, New Jersey Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
This doesn't sound like a mistake in the decree, it sounds like a mistake in what was asked of the court. I'm guessing that you didn't have an attorney representing you in your divorce; this is the sort of problem that is a common issue after do-it-yourself lawsuits, although as a practical matter it sometimes can't be avoided.
You are probably going to have to keep track, through your credit report most likely, of whether your ex-wife makes the mortgage payments. If she doesn't, you will have to go back to court to ask for help dealing with the situation at that time.
I'm not a Florida lawyer, and there are differences from state to state in divorce law and procedure. For advice that you can rely on, based on all of the facts of your case, you need an attorney in your area. One place to find a lawyer is our website, http://attorneypages.com
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