§ 64.01 INTRODUCTION

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§ 64.01 INTRODUCTION

The entry of a final decree of dissolution by the court often does not resolve all of the issues in a case. For example, questions may arise concerning the meaning of the decree, or the parties may realize that a provision was omitted from the decree. One party may wish to set aside the decree in its entirety, or a change of circumstances may create a desire or perceived need to revise the prior decree. Depending upon the nature of the disagreement over the terms of the decree, a party may need to bring an action to clarify or interpret, vacate, or modify the prior decree. The scope of relief available in each of these proceedings is different, as are the burdens of...