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I had a divorce settlement in court but the papers have not been signed by judge yet. In the papers are certain restrictions on deductions I can take when filing taxes. If the case has only been heard by a judge but the decree has not been signed to I still have to abide by the stipulations of the divorce?
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If you made an agreement and it was submitted to the judge you should honor your word. Just because the courts are backed up and can't get things processed as fast as we would like is no reason to go back on your agreement.
Answered on Jan 24th, 2013 at 1:22 PM
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The stipulations are court ordered and effective the date made so you have to follow them
Answered on Jan 17th, 2013 at 3:10 PM
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You should because the orders can be entered by the judge at any time.
Answered on Jan 17th, 2013 at 3:09 PM
Settlements that are put on record during a court proceeding are immediately binding upon the parties unless the court explicitly states otherwise
Answered on Jan 17th, 2013 at 3:09 PM
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The divorce becomes official when signed by the judge. However, if you have reached agreement it would be extremely unwise for you to ignore it simply because the judge has not yet performed the ministerial action of signing.
Answered on Jan 17th, 2013 at 3:08 PM