You’ve gotten a divorce and both you and your ex-spouse walked away with a division of property.  Now, for whatever reason, you want to modify that agreement to get more of the marital assets.  Can you do it?  It depends. For the most part, the answer is no.  A property division is final and cannot be modified except if there was mistake,…

The Separation Agreement in a divorce is arguably the most important document since it governs the conduct and responsibilities of the parties after their divorce.  It is a contract and is enforceable by the courts. Things to Avoid in a Separation Agreement Make sure you understand the “Incorporation and Merger” clause of the Separation Agreement.  If the Separation Agreement does not merge into…

In an uncontested divorce (Joint Petition for Divorce or 1A), after the judge grants a divorce at the final hearing, the court will issue a Findings and Order along with a Judgment of Divorce Nisi after 30 days.  The Judgment of Divorce Nisi is the judgment from the court granting your divorce.  The Judgment however is not valid until 90 days after….