verbal contract in divorce and limitations

[thezuu]

I was recently divorced in washington state and i had a verbal agreement with my ex regarding my pets. i can't seem to get her to give them to me and was wondering if i have a case and is there any statue of limitations regarding this or any other situation i might have with her or am i out of luck on both commitments as the decree has been filed and signed? do i have any recourse with her at all?

 

[irish223]

Unfortunately, verbal agreements aren't binding. Were the pets awarded to her in the divorce? If so, you're probably out of luck.

 

[thezuu]

nothing was put into writing on the decree. can i still go after her for them or is that it? would a lawyer be of any help or would i be wasting my money and time?

 

[irish223]

I'm really not sure.

If your divorce decree included a division of property and the pets were not listed, then I don't think you can go back and ask for a modification so they can be included. If the pets were yours alone and you can prove it, then I suppose you could try small claims court.

Maybe you can negotiate a sale with your ex if the pets are important to you. That might be the easiest and cheapest way to go.