Is a” Decision Pending Entry of Final Judgment” a legal document?
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Is a” Decision Pending Entry of Final Judgment” a legal document?
I went to court on 06/14 and signed a Marital Settlement Agreement. I received a signed copy of the Decision Pending Entry of Final Judgment. In this document it was stated that I should receive certain amounts of money in 30 days. I have received nothing and I feel as if I am getting the run around from my attorney. I cannot afford to keep calling/emailing him with my questions. I have no more money to give. What do I do now? Is this ok that I have received nothing?
Asked on July 19, 2010 under Family Law, Rhode Island
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
I can understand your frustration. The signed copy you receives, was it from the other side? Then they were just serving you with the decision. The issue surrounding the final judgement has to do with the entry of the information in the court system. In other types of decisions - like those based upon a motion argued before a Judge - the entry date is a kind of clock that starts the ticking of certain rights as between the parties and the courts, such as time to appeal, etc. In your case it probably starts the clock ticking for payment. Does the agreement state that the payment will start when the agreement is served or when the agreement is entered or some other time? Keep in top of things but give it some time and then inquire. Good luck.
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