When Will a Spouse with a Valid Jurisdictional Challenge to a Divorce

question 7

Essay

When will a spouse with a valid jurisdictional challenge to a divorce decree be estopped from bringing the challenge?

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Definitions:

Equity

The value of an ownership interest in property, including shareholders' equity in a corporation or owners' equity in property, or fairness and justice as applied in the legal system.

Unilateral Mistake

A contract law principle where an error made by one party does not affect their understanding of key terms or obligations, affecting the contract's enforceability.

Mutual Mistakes

A situation in a contract where all parties have a misunderstanding or incorrect belief about a basic assumption on which the contract is based.

Voidable

A term for an agreement or contract that may appear valid but can be legally voided by one of the parties.