Can our Family Court set aside a divorce decree or re-open a case once final orders are issued in Louisville? The circumstances may be very limited, but it is possible to have a divorce decree reopened. Many people feel like they didn’t get the best outcome, and that is not an acceptable reason for seeking to reopen or set aside the outcome. There must be provable fraud, misrepresentation or duress associated with the first settlement or decree in order to request to reopen the case.
What are some where one might see our Family Court set aside a divorce decree in Louisville? Perhaps your spouse hid assets or substantial income, or significantly undervalued assets such as a business or professional practice or income in the disclosures or during the process of your divorce. Former spouses have a fiduciary duty to fully disclose all assets and debts to one another, and the failure to do so can disrupt the appropriate division of marital property and create just cause for setting aside the previous judgement. This will require substantial evidence and the representation of the skilled and experienced divorce and family law attorneys at Dodd & Dodd.
We may also be able to prove you were threatened or coerced into the settlement. All divorces carry some degree of “pressure” but if threats were made to you or the children it may be possible to set aside the settlement and hold the responsible party accountable.
There is a time limit associated with these developments and it is important to contact the proven Louisville divorce attorneys at Dodd & Dodd the moment you suspect fraud or misrepresentation has occurred. We work with a team of expert forensic specialists who can assist in finding hidden assets.
We provide these services to our clients and it is best to work with us during your divorce so that we can help you to avoid these situations. Will Family Court set aside a divorce decree in Louisville? It is rare, but there are circumstances which require a second look.
If you are concerned about fraud, misrepresentation or duress associated with your divorce decree we invite you to review the strong recommendations of our former clients and contact us or call 502-584-1108 to schedule an appointment with one of our experienced divorce and family law attorneys.
