Brenham, TX Divorce Law Firms & Lawyers

In the State of Washington, it is very difficult to reopen a finalized divorce for the purpose of changing the financial terms of the divorce; it typically requires strong evidence of a party's fraudulent material misrepresentations to the court. If the reason that no spousal maintenance was ordered was principally based upon the alleged inability of the husband to pay, and the supposed wage discrepancy was very significant, then it might be possible able to have the court reopen the case, but there are time limits to doing so. You need to discuss your particular situation and facts with an attorney to determine if there is any basis for doing so at this time. A divorce does not need to be reopened if there is a real safety issue regarding the children that might justify modifying the parenting plan, or the child support needs to be modified due to the substantial income discrepancy. There are legal parameters that determine when the court can consider making modifications; again, an attorney would be able to assist you in this matter.

His cheating does not necessarily make him an unfit parent. Sole custody is EXTREMELY rare, as well as the term custody being legally obsolete. Would you deprive your children of a relationship with their father? Is it fair to them? Think about it. The courts will likely not entertain his infidelity when considering how much time he gets to spend with them. He has as much right to them as you do.