While the goal of most divorced couples is to have financial and emotional closure of the marriage, what if you learn months or years later that your ex-spouse hid assets, concealed significant debts, or even forged your signature on financial documents? Illinois law gives courts limited power to reopen divorce judgments when fraud, mistakes, or newly discovered evidence come to light.
A wronged spouse may petition to modify or vacate the decree under 750 ILCS 5/510 and Section 2-1401 of the Illinois Code of Civil Procedure when deception or material omissions were present. To better understand how Illinois handles post-divorce financial fraud and how evidence of hidden debt can revive your case, speak to a highly skilled Kane County, IL family law attorney.