Name Change & Incorporating Separation Papers

Dear ncfly:

Greetings. Yes, they both must be included in the divorce complaint. Please remember to draft your agreement as if it won’t be incorporated as some judges, especially in Wake County, will not incorporate separation agreements into the divorce judgment.

The separation agreement alone cannot do anything to help someone change back to their maiden name. Good luck.

Janet L. Fritts
Attorney with Rosen Divorce
4101 Lake Boone Trail, Suite 500
Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
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Does the name change and incorporation of legal separation papers need to be included in the complaint?

And what is the best way to incorporate the sep. papers (these are legally drawn up, signed, notarized, etc.)in the judgement? My understanding is that a copy of the sep. papers needs to be attached with wording in the judgment to the effect that this is a fair and equitable settlement.

I have seen where there is a seperate paper to be filed AFTER the divorce is granted regarding resuming a maiden name. But isn’t there a way to incorporate that into the judgement?

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