What is the process to resume maiden name and how complicated is this process?
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In order to resume your maiden name you must be granted an absolute divorce and the absolute divorce judgment must state that you are granted the request to resume your maiden name.
When you file your complaint for absolute divorce, be sure to include that you are requesting to resume your maiden name and state your full maiden name in the complaint. When preparing the absolute divorce judgment for the judge, be sure to include that you are able to resume your maiden name. The whole process, from the time of filing the absolute divorce complaint to the court date when the judge grants the absolute divorce takes about 2 months assuming no issues in serving your spouse.
Check out our Do It Yourself Divorce Guide for step-by-step instructions and all the forms and templates you’ll need to file and handle your absolute divorce on your own.
Anna Ayscue
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