By: Letty M-S Van Ert Q: How do I change my children’s names? Can I change my children’s names as part of a divorce? A: Generally speaking, children’s names would not be changed within the divorce proceeding the way a party’s name could be changed by virtue of a divorce. An application separate from the divorce […]
Q&A Blog #62: I did not want to change my name at the time I was divorced, but I have changed my mind. What Can I do?
By: Letty M-S Van Ert Q: At the time of my divorce, I did not think I wanted to change my name. I have changed my mind and now I want to change my name. What can I do? A: If you do not change your name within the divorce process and later wish to […]
Q&A Blog #61: How do I change my name as part of my divorce?
By: Letty M-S Van Ert Q: I am getting divorced and I would like to change my name. How do I go about doing that? A: If there is an ongoing divorce proceeding, the request for a name change needs to be referenced in the Judgment and Decree (the document that dissolves the marriage). The […]