What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Arizona
I was awarded half of my former husband's military retirement. When we sold our house, I took all the proceeds ($26,000) and gave him back my half of the retirement. We did not use an attorney for this, I only signed a notarized note stating this. I have since had some health issues that have prevented me from working and I asked him to let me have the money back, which he has declined to do. I have heard that only a judge can change the terms of a divorce settlement and that my former spouse would have to go that route to deny me the money. I would like to know if that is the case. I also would like to know how binding a notarized note is.
I was awarded half of my former husband's military retirement. When we sold our house, I took all the proceeds ($26,000) and gave him back my half of the retirement. We did not use an attorney for this, I only signed a notarized note stating this. I have since had some health issues that have prevented me from working and I asked him to let me have the money back, which he has declined to do. I have heard that only a judge can change the terms of a divorce settlement and that my former spouse would have to go that route to deny me the money. I would like to know if that is the case. I also would like to know how binding a notarized note is.