Vargas v. Vargas

HARRIS, Chief Judge.

Rafael Vargas, a captain in the United States Army, and his wife, Maria, were living in Germany when matrimonial discord arose. Maria, through counsel, prepared a separation agreement which she presented to Rafael for his approval.

The separation agreement was duly executed by both parties and was submitted to the court when Rafael ultimately filed for dissolution of the marriage in Orlando, Florida. Maria challenged the separation agreement on the basis of lack of full disclosure. The trial judge rejected her contention holding:

Well, I find they entered into an agreement…