Once Signed can it be changed?

iVillage Member
Registered: 06-09-2003
Once Signed can it be changed?
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Fri, 02-04-2005 - 1:25pm

Hi there,

Just a quick question...if I sign a seperation agreement - and new information is founded can the seperation agreement be changed?

iVillage Member
Registered: 01-20-2005
Fri, 02-04-2005 - 3:30pm

You'll probably want to ask your attorney, but with a decree, you have to show a substantial and material change. If there is a change that qualifies, you probably should, but I'm not sure if separation agreements are held in the same light as a decree. I know it's a court order, so I bet it can't just be changed unless either you both agree or there is a change that qualifies to change it.

iVillage Member
Registered: 06-09-2003
Fri, 02-04-2005 - 4:31pm

thanks for your feedback.....

also regarding personal "activity" while and after seperated......before and after agreement is signed....

if my husband were to get his girlfriend pregnant (or if he witheld this information)
can the seperation agreement be changed if it is signed?
Also if signed, and i do not disclose i.e. my personal activities (I am dating someone) would that be grounds for a change?

thanks for your help!