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Can a court force a wife to change her name?

Can a court force a wife to change her name?

Although you can request she change her name back, the court is not likely to force a name change. As an example, even though your wife may not have been married, she could have gone through the proper procedures to change her name through legal proceedings to her current name. It does not hurt…

Can a former spouse bring you back to court?

Whether your former spouse is trying to change their child support payments, alimony payments, or custody terms, they can bring you back to court to try to modify the divorce order. Make sure you have the appropriate documentation in order and are prepared to provide the judge sufficient evidence.

Can a former spouse modify a court order?

If you and your former spouse see eye to eye on the changes, modifying your agreement or the judge’s court order should be relatively hassle-free, assuming that the court shares your perspectives.

Can a judge change the terms of a divorce?

The judge isn’t going to okay a change just because you don’t like the terms of your divorce. If you want to modify the terms of your custody and visitation agreement, you must demonstrate a legitimate need for the change due to significant changes in your life, in your former spouse’s life, or in the lives of your children.

Whether your former spouse is trying to change their child support payments, alimony payments, or custody terms, they can bring you back to court to try to modify the divorce order. Make sure you have the appropriate documentation in order and are prepared to provide the judge sufficient evidence.

What happens if a spouse changes his mind after a divorce?

If a spouse changes his or her mind after the divorce decree is entered, he or she will have limited options. For example, a person who is unhappy with the divorce decree cannot appeal a judge’s decision if he or she signed off on the paperwork.

Can a court divide a former spouse’s pension 14 years?

Hingham Divorce Attorney Kimberley Keyes reviews the court decision suggesting an asset division can sometimes be modified following a divorce. In a recent decision, the Massachusetts Appeals Court held that a Probate and Family Court judge properly awarded 50 percent of a husband’s pension to his ex-wife nearly 15 years after the parties divorced.

Can a judge change the Order of divorce?

The judge may request a hearing. During this hearing, the judge will speak with both you and your former spouse to understand the substantial change in circumstances. If the judge agrees there is a substantial change in circumstances that warrants a change in the original divorce order, the judge will grant the request.