Bad Settlement Agreement

North Carolina Divorce Law Divorce and Separation Answers
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Unfortunately you may not have many options, however you should have the agreement reviewed by an attorney to see if there is any provision in the agreement that would offer you relief from this situation.

Helena M. Nevicosi
Attorney with Rosen Law Firm

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Really hope you can advise me on how to handle this. To start, in June 2007, I was granted a absolut Divorce in Fayetteville NC (none contested). Prior to that (May 2007) my ex-wife created a settlement agreement herself, which I agreed at the time (without Atty review) to sign due to just wanting to move on with divorce. The agreement stated I was to pay 100 percent of all bills made during the marriage as well as the Mortgage on the home a total of ($2500) I only make ($3500) a month I have $1000 to live off . I also agreed (in the settlement) to remove myself from all rights on the house and give her full rights to sell, rent or do as she pleased with home (even though I agreed to make payments). Well, she has moved out of the house to another state (nothing in agreement about this) and is starting a new life with another beau. All of our children are grown so this is not an issue. I’m broke and desperate what can I do. No Atty reviewed agreement (I know, big mistake) it was just notarized by a notary that’s all. What options do I have???