Can my husband request that our legal separation agreement be opened again? 5 Answers as of November 30, 2011

If your legal separation "Agreement" is a Judgment, most likely it cannot be modified EXCEPT support, custody, and visitation issues, which can ALWAYS be modified. You cannot make an agreement regarding the welfare of minor children that is not modifiable, as it will be void as against public policy. When you are dealing with children, and support competent legal representation should always be sought, as the subject matter of the litigation is so very important. One mistake here could cause the biggest adverse consequence of your life!

Child custody and child support are always modifiable. However if there was a Judgment entered, the courts will often require a change in circumstance to be shown prior to modifying any orders for custody and visitation.

Typically any agreement that becomes a final judgment is final. However, there may be enforcement issues or other issues on interpretation of the agreement that could be candidates for court review. Without knowing the specifics of what your ex is trying to modify, it's impossible to provide a clearer answer.

It depends on what he wants to revisit. Custody, child support and spousal support are always subject to modification as changes occur. If property was not disclosed or unequitably divided, the case can be re-opened to review matters. This question probably should be dealt with an attorney in person to see what documents you signed and were approved by the court in 2008.

Yes he can request modifications to child custody, visitation, and support matters. There may also be other issues he can address, but I would have to review the agreement to tell you.