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Name change after divorce
Changing your name after divorce should be part of the divorce decree. However, you may change names after even if this was not included.
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Chapter 50 - Absolute Divorce / Resumption of Maiden or Premarriage Surname
50-11. Effects of absolute divorce. (a) After a judgment of divorce from the bonds of matrimony, all rights arising out of the marriage shall...
Written by attorney Bill Powers
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Five Legal Effects of Marriage in North Carolina
What's mine is yours, and what's yours is mine. The income you and your spouse earn, from your date of marriage onward, including benefits, retirement...
Written by attorney Elspeth Gray Crawford
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Completing a Name Change After Divorce in Utah
Reinstate Your Maiden Name First, in your Divorce Decree, you should ask the Court to reinstate your former name. This is a critical step as you will...
Written by attorney Tara Patricia Reilly
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Can I go back to my maiden name after my divorce in Florida?
FORT MYERS FAMILY LAW ATTORNEY | FORT MYERS/NAPLES DIVORCE LAWYERS Yes, you can go back to your maiden name after a divorce in Florida, but you don’t...
Play Video Written by attorney Guichard St. Surin
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Name Change in Washington Divorce
Background In a legal action for Legal Separation or Dissolution of Marriage, either party has the option to have a name change. That may be changing...
Written by attorney Peter William Mogren
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Top 10 Questions about Uncontested Divorce in Virginia
Question 1: How long do I need to be separated in order to go forward with an uncontested divorce? If you have no children and have a property settlem...
Written by attorney Travis Ryan Van Hook
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Common Issues When Applying for US Immigration Benefits - A Thai Perspective
1. Native Alphabet Several USCIS documents including the I-130 Petition and the Form G-325a require information to be provided in the "native alphabet...
Written by attorney C. C. Abbott
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Photocopy, Certified Copy, Notarization, Translation
Photocopy If you use a copier or a scanner to reproduce a document, you are making a photocopy (no matter how high the resolution is). As explained i...
Written by attorney Ilwho Rho
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Family Law in Nebraska (Part 5)
Is Common Law Marriage Recognized? Nebraska does not recognize a common law marriage. Can my marriage be annulled? Marriages can be annulled if the ma...
Written by attorney Justin Charles Valencia
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What to say to the court- Pro Se Family law divorce
What to say to the court YOUR TESTIMONY IN COURT When your last name is called, go up to the Bench in front of the Judge and hand him/her a copy of yo...
Written by attorney Bruce Ward Bain
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DIVORCED AND WANT YOUR NAME BACK?
Have the change incorporated into the Decree of Divorce. If you were never married but wish to change your name, or if a name change was not incorpora...
Written by attorney Anna M. Zimmerman
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What is an Uncontested Divorce?
Division of Assets Who gets what? Cars, homes, household items, retirement accounts, etc. Division of Debts Who pays the credit cards, the mortgage,...
Written by attorney Jacqueline Porter
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Can I change my sons name to his stepdads?
“Can I change my sons name to his step dad’s?
Play Video Written by attorney David Ivan Bliven
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Sample I-129F Fiance/Fiancee Visa Checklist - Consult With An Experienced Immigration Attorney
Necessary Documents 1. Payment as required by USCIS. Use a personal check so you can track the payment. Money Orders are also accepted. 2. Cove...
Written by attorney Nikki Mehrpoo Jacobson
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Legal Name Change After Divorce or Marriage
Legal Name Change After Divorce 1. Get a certified copy of your Final Decree of Divorce from the District Clerk's Office where you were divorced 2....
Written by attorney Jacqueline R. Kriebel
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What’s in a name? Changing your name after divorce
After getting divorced, many women face a reminder every day of their ex-husband: their last name. The vast majority of American women take their hus...
Written by attorney Myra Chack Fleischer
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Steps to File an Uncontested Divorce in Tennessee (BASICS 101)
Complaint for Divorce This document identifies the parties, state the grounds for divorce and asks the court to grant the divorce. After filing there...
Written by attorney Patrick Mathisen Brooks
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Change of Name for an Adult in Texas
We often receive inquiries from people who want to legally change their name. Some people wish to go by their middle name, some want to change the spe...
Written by attorney Tariq Ahmad Zafar
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What if my divorce is final in Orange County California and I forgot to Change my Name?
What if my divorce is final in Orange County California and I forgot to Change my Name? If you have obtained your final Judgment and the Notice of En...
Written by attorney Bettina Yanez
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How Can I obtain a Name Change in Orange County California?
How Can I obtain a Name Change in Orange County California? (http://www.cafamilydivorcelawyer.com/orange-county-divorce-attorneys/name-change/) Well,...
Written by attorney Bettina Yanez
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What are the grounds for divorce in Michigan?
Michigan is a no-fault divorce state, but there is only one standard for a divorce, which is stated in MCL 552.6(1), which requires "there has been a...
Written by attorney Jonathan Andrew Paul
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Tampa Family Law Attorney
Whether you have or may be involved in a divorce or other family law litigation, Top AVVO Rated Tampa Divorce Lawyer Nilo J. Sanchez, Jr. can provide...
Written by attorney Nilo Jose Sanchez Jr.
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5 Ways to Take Charge of Your Post Divorce Finances
Name Changes (Often applies to Women) If you changed your name after your divorce, you will have to obtain a certified Final Judgment. You will need t...
Written by attorney Anna E Meddin
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What are the case filing fees for different kinds of cases in Wisconsin Courts?
In addition to all the normal paperwork you might need to file to bring a court action, you will need to pay a filing fee (or have the clerk determine...
Written by attorney Nick Passe
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What to bring for identification at the N.J. Motor Vehicle Commission:
At least one primary document At least one secondary document Social Security number Proof of address Documents must to add up to six points Must...
Written by attorney Peter Joseph Lamont
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