Assuming that he waived his rights to equitable distribution in the paperwork, (A Separation Agreement and Property Settlement) then he cannot try to readdress the issue of property distribution. Either way the only issue at the time of divorce is whether you have been separated for one year.
Lisa M. Angel
Board Certified Family Law Specialist
The Rosen Law Firm
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We have not been separated for one year. My husband is a very bad alcoholic who went into rehab and got drunk the night he came home. He lost a $50,000 a year job because of his drinking. I left him and moved in with family for 2 months before filing for divorce. The divorce paperwork we signed just said that we agreeded amongst ourself to split our possessions.
Greetings. He will have to file a claim for equitable distribution. Just telling you he does not agree does not mean anything. Thank you.
Janet L. Fritts
Attorney with Rosen Law Firm
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I filed for divorce on July 13, 2005. My husband agreed to an un-contested divorce and signed the papers also. Now he tells me he doesn’t agree with how we split our possessions (mainly furniture). Can he do anything about it after he has already signed the papers and they have been filed?