What to do about an agreement regarding a divorce settlement?
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What to do about an agreement regarding a divorce settlement?
In our property settlement, I was to sell the house once our youngest finished high school. It has been 2 years since that has happened and my ex has not had a problem with me staying in the house. He is now requesting some money because he has some financial problems. He has stated that he will put it in a contract if I give him some money. I want in the contract that the money is partial payment on his part of the house. In addition any future payments to him for the remaining portion of the proceeds of the house would be reduced by half of any improvements that I would put into the house if I was to put up for sell. Would this be a legal document? I am sure he would use an online contract service to create the document.
Asked on December 12, 2012 under Family Law, Virginia
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Contracts are agreement made between the parties after they have been wholly informed of their rights under the law. You can agree to what ever you believe is reasonable as long as neither of you is being pressured or unduly influenced. I would not, however, use an online agreement to essentially modify your divorce agreement. It could back fire on you. Good luck.
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