What to do if my wife and I are divorcing after she had a lesbian affair?
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What to do if my wife and I are divorcing after she had a lesbian affair?
She moved out over a year ago and moved in with the other woman. We agreed to split everything 50/50 including custody of our 2 boys. We decided to settle out of court. She has filed for divorce and I received the papers today. They state that the Plaintiff prays judgement that: 1.She be granted an absolute divorce from the Defendant; 2.The Plaintiff have such other relief as the Court may deem proper. Regarding #2, what does this statement mean and does it leave me open to an unfair settlement?
Asked on November 7, 2015 under Family Law, North Carolina
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S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
Statement #2 that you quoted is standard boilerplate language. "Other relief as the Court may deem proper", refers to any ruling the court may render. You are correct that it could open the door to almost anything, but usually it is narrowly construed. For example, it is usually included for recovery of court costs and other related matters.
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
Statement #2 that you quoted is standard boilerplate language. "Other relief as the Court may deem proper", refers to any ruling the court may render. You are correct that it could open the door to almost anything, but usually it is narrowly construed. For example, it is usually included for recovery of court costs and other related matters.
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