VA Law- Can an non lawyer apply to have a divorce decree modified?
My ex and I need to modify the financial portion of our divorce decree due to the rediculously slow real estate market. Based on the thousands we have spent on attorneys I am hoping there is a way to ammend the order pro se. Is this possible?
One Response
MLaw
10 Nov 2009


Yes. Depending on what it is you want to modify you may be able to do it by a simple letter agreement between you or you may have to file a motion with the court to modify the final judgment. If it involves child support you’ll probably have to get the court to modify it. But if it only involves disposition of or proceeds from sale of the house, probably not. Since your house is probably the bulk of your assets, you may want to at least ask your lawyer. But whatever agreement you make — do it in writing.
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