Should I have been given the opportunity to proof read a draft of my divorce agreement before the lawyers and judge signed off on it?
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Should I have been given the opportunity to proof read a draft of my divorce agreement before the lawyers and judge signed off on it?
I never did sign my divorce agreement and I was never given the opportunity to have it read to me verbatim before it was signed off on. Details were written into the agreement that were never discussed in the court room and that I never had a chance to agree or not agree on. We did file and addendum but was denied by the judge. My lawyer says there is nothing to do now but continue to file contempt charges as he is not following the agreement due to the fact that it seems to be interpreted by each side differently.
Asked on May 11, 2011 under Family Law, Maryland
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
How, may I ask, was an agreement submitted to the court without your signature? I really can not understand it. And I also can not understand the whole "filing if an addendum." I would move to set aside the agreement - find a contractual reason; any reason. I am not admitted in Maryland and I must defer to your attorney but I really do not think that just :not following the agreement" which has possibly been reduced to a court order is a good idea. That would be contempt of court. Maybe it is time for a second opinion. Really. Invest in a consultation with another attorney. Good luck to you.
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