Divorce

When an action for divorce is granted the court doesn’t grant any other relief, though when you file a complaint people ask for it as a formality.

If you wish to resume your maiden name you will need to file an answer to the divorce complaint and a counterclaim requesting the court allow you to resume your maiden name.

Helena M. Nevicosi
Attorney with Rosen Law Firm

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I was served with divorce papers from my spouse for an absolute divorce.
We have already settled division of property and alimony. My question is in the divorce paper there is a sentence that says, “for such other and further relief as the Court may deem just, fit, and proper”. What does that mean, “relief as the Court may deem just, fit, and proper?”
I don’t have an attorney due to limited funds, but don’t want to get tricked by words. Also I want to resume my maiden name. How do I do that. Do I have to fill out papers of some sort or just ask when we go to court. Thanks

nancy hunt