If I already talk to the judge and came to agreement on visitation and child support but I haven’t signed anything until next court date, can I change my mind and get me a lawyer?
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If I already talk to the judge and came to agreement on visitation and child support but I haven’t signed anything until next court date, can I change my mind and get me a lawyer?
I’ve been battling divorce for about a year now, we are almost at the end but
when I went to mediation I wasn’t sure of what I agreed to cause I was
emotionally incapable of thinking straight. We talked to the judge and asked me
if I agree to child support amount and visitation and I said yes but we haven’t
signed anything yet til next court date. Can I change my mind and hire a lawyer?
I’m more worried about visitation since the kid barely been around their dad and
they cry when they have to go. What can I do?
Asked on May 2, 2016 under Family Law, Texas
Answers:
B.H.F., Member, Texas State Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
It depends on what you signed at mediation and how everything was worded at court when you did talk to the judge. Some mediation agreements are not revokable, except under extreme circumstances. Before you go back to court, you need to take your mediated settlement agreement (if you entered one) and any other documents that you have, and let a family law attorney review them asap. If you can get the court reporter to type up your conversation with the judge, that would be very helpful as well. From there, an attorney can advise you on whether or not they can help you undo or revoke any agreements that you have made.
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