Mental state and modification of divorce decree...

[I'mtheluckyone]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? New York

Can the mental state of a person be taken into consideration later on when trying for a modification of the divorce decree? For example, suicidal, in a psych ward for five days and court ordered to receive mental health therapy for two years at the time of the divorce? And, if one was to represent oneself in court, what petition would be requested?

 

[Isis1]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? New York

Can the mental state of a person be taken into consideration later on when trying for a modification of the divorce decree? For example, suicidal, in a psych ward for five days and court ordered to receive mental health therapy for two years at the time of the divorce? And, if one was to represent oneself in court, what petition would be requested?

what kind of modification? what is the exact wording of the court order?

 

[Proserpina]

The nature of the mental illness could be important too - what exactly happened, and when did it happen (in relation to the divorce being filed and then finalized).