Is it worth taking my husband back to court for more money, withnew information I now have regarding his finances?
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Is it worth taking my husband back to court for more money, withnew information I now have regarding his finances?
I am a single mother living with my 2 sons. I was divorced 3months ago via a mediation attorney; the divorce is final in5 months. I know for a fact, that my ex is living in a $1.4 M home. He knew for a fact that he would have a roommate as soon as I left with our kids. He has also made lavish purchases, and “bragged” to family, that he “fudged” the paper to not have to pay me more. It is so wrong.
Asked on September 21, 2011 under Family Law, Massachusetts
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
Yes, it is indeed wrong and yes, you should consider setting aside the settlement agreement entered in to in the mediation based upon the theories of fraud and misrepresentation. Generally those financial affidavits are sworn to (notarized) so he also committed perjury. I think that you need help here form a really good attorney and private investigator who can help uncover the inconsistencies in his affidavit. You may have to start subpoenaing bank records and employment records, etc. That alone may be enough to have him cough up more money voluntarily. No one likes their life pulled apart like that. How he could do this to the kids is especially horrible. Good luck to you and to the kids.
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