If I’m filing for divorce but my wife changed her first name while we were married, what name do I put on the divorce papers?
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If I’m filing for divorce but my wife changed her first name while we were married, what name do I put on the divorce papers?
Asked on June 11, 2012 under Family Law, California
Answers:
Cameron Norris, Esq. / Law Office of Gary W. Norris
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
You need to put whatever her legal name is. As the previous answer suggests, you may want to put AKA with the name she was married with. Ask her what name is on her social security card...and for a copy of the name change.
If she is being uncooperative you can file the peititon, then serve her with a demand for inspection of documents or demand for production of documents demanding access to or copies of such information.
Best of luck and if you are in Ventura County, feel free to contact me.
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
You would need to list both names either as "formally known as" or "a/k/a" - which is "also known as." If possible attach a copy of the name change when filing the papers (it is probably not necessary but it will be very helpful and even speed things along). Good luck.
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