What can I do regarding a divorce and a name change?
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What can I do regarding a divorce and a name change?
My husband and I are doing an uncontested divorce and there is no where in the documents that states I want to go back to my legal name. I haven’t notarized the signed documents yet because I want to know if there is some legal clause or addendum that I can add to the paperwork (divorce packet) so I can change my name legally during the divorce and not after?
Asked on July 7, 2015 under Family Law, Indiana
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
From what I can see on the Court website in the state of Indiana it is indeed included as a section. Here look:
http://www.in.gov/judiciary/selfservice/files/fillable-form-dissolution-decree-ps-31152-9.pdf
I might take a look at the court website. If you are not using the court forms then I would include it in the marital settlement agreement and the Judgement of Divorce. Good luck.
http://www.in.gov/judiciary/selfservice/2349.htm
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