Can I still get alimony after I waived my right to it?
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Can I still get alimony after I waived my right to it?
Like an idiot, I waived alimony in my KY divorce to ensure that I got the two things I really wanted, my car and my dog. I let him have everything else. Well, while moving to GA, my car broke down and this whole thing was a mistake. I have no job, no spousal support, no transportation, nothing. From what I read, both parties must live in KY 180 days after the divorce papers are signed. He is moving to NY(military transfer) and I moved in with my parents, one of which just lost their job, in GA. Does this mean my divorce will not be legal? Does this mean I can possibly still get alimony?
Asked on December 13, 2010 under Family Law, Kentucky
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
This question is best answered by an attorney in your state. What you are seeking to do is to modify your divorce agreement and that is really not an easy task sometimes Were you represented by counsel? If not, why? And if not, did you sign anything that said you understand that you should and waive your right to that as well? Then you really dug yourself in to a whole. You entered in to a contract and contracts are binding unless there is something that can be said to be unfair or against public policy or there is a loophole. So seek some good legal counsel here. Good luck.
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