If my father tricked my bipolar mother into sighing divorce paper about 2-3 years ago, does she have a legal case to be able to at least receive spousal support?
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If my father tricked my bipolar mother into sighing divorce paper about 2-3 years ago, does she have a legal case to be able to at least receive spousal support?
He married my mother when she was 14 years old and he is 10 years older then her. He never let her work so she has no work experience. He kicked her out into the street and now she is homeless.
Asked on December 12, 2012 under Family Law, Texas
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
I am so sorry for the situation. You sound like a very loving and caring child. If your Mother has the mental illness you speak of - diagnosed and documented - then some one needs to be appointed as her conservator or guardian and seek to set aside the agreement she signed as it was obtained by undue influence and while she was not competent to sign it. Then you can re visit the issues in court with a Judge. But please move quickly. Good luck.
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