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What name to put on divorce papers?

Asked in Brooklyn, NY - 4 months

my wife took on my last name but never changed her Social Security name or her Driver license name. on the divorce papers i have her using my last name. if she signs using her maiden name can this be a problem?

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Jayson Lutzky

Jayson Lutzky

Bronx Divorce / Separation Lawyer

Licensed in NY

Answered 4 months ago. Put the married name. If she feels uncomfortable signing and prefers the maiden name, then add f/k/a. , formerly known as and the maiden name.
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Maria C. Tebano

Maria C. Tebano

Latham Family Law Attorney

Licensed in NY

Answered 4 months ago. She should sign legal documents using her legal name.
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Morghan L Richardson

Morghan L Richardson

Astoria Divorce / Separation Lawyer

Licensed in NY

Answered 4 months ago. She should use her legal name. She should make sure that the Final Judgment grants her the ability to return to her maiden name.

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