need to change back to maiden name but state where divorce was obtained 30 years ago can not find divorce decree

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need to change back to maiden name but state where divorce was obtained 30 years ago can not find divorce decree

state where divorce was obtained 30 years ago can not locate decree

Asked on July 8, 2018 under Family Law, Utah

Answers:

SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 5 years ago | Contributor

A mentally competent adult can change her name at any time, for essentially any valid reason (e.g. not to try to pretend to be someone else or to harass another person), so you don't need the divorce decree for this. The process is different if the name change is not in connection with a divorce, but it's still allowed. Contact the clerk's office in your county's family court for instructions.


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