If-I have filed my divorce papers andmy ex wife wants to make more changes to papers, is this legal?

Thank you for submitting your question regarding changes made to divorce documents and the legal ramifications to making those changes.  Divorce matters are family law matters and as such are governed by state law and can vary state to state.  The state where you filed the divorce will govern the rules and procedures for your divorce.  That being said, there are some common factors throughout all states regarding divorce decrees and divorces in general.

When a judge creates or approves a divorce decree he or she will ensure that both parties have a complete understanding of the terms of the decree.  A divorce decree is a legal enforceable contract.  If a party were to breach a term of the divorce decree, there would be legal ramifications for the breach, including contempt of court.  Before ordering the divorce decree, the judge will usually take the time to ensure the parties either by themselves, or through the assistance of their attorneys, understand the terms of the decree and what they are agreeing to do or not to do.

If a party attempts to change parts of a divorce decree and the other party did not agree to those changes, this would essentially be fraud.  This would be fraudulent manipulation of a legal document.  The party would be making changes to a legally binding document and attempting to have the court believe that the other party agreed to the term that the party never actually agreed to.  If this is the case, you need to bring this matter to the court’s attention immediately.  If you need further assistance, contact a family law attorney in your area to assist you.