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Can a divorce settlement agreement be changedDivorce Settlement Agreement • August 13th, 2021
By Travis Gray, J.D. If there is one thing a divorce process is famous for, it's paperwork. The number of court documents, agreements, court orders, and filings are numerous. So when you are going through a divorce process, it's important to understand what these documents are and what they mean. One common misunderstanding is the difference between a settlement agreement and a divorce decree. The Divorce Process From start to finish, your divorce can be a long process. The legal proceedings begin with a petition for divorce and end with a final divorce decree. But if your divorce is uncontested, you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse will need to sign off on a settlement agreement. Once your divorce decree is finalized by the court, it becomes much more difficult to make changes to the agreement. Getting help with your divorce while your still in negotiations can save you from spending more time and money on the process in the future. Settlement Agreement In an uncontested divorce, both pa
