Legal Question in Family Law in Florida
When reopening a divorce judgement do I use the wife's new married name or what is on the judgement?
Asked on 6/10/16, 12:27 pm
3 Answers from Attorneys
Barry Kaufman
The Law Office of Barry W. Kaufman
When you file the document to reopen the case, use the same caption - the same names as the original action. This is so the clerk can make certain the case is the same case.
In the body of the pleading, you can refer to your ex as "Sally Smith, formerly known as Sally Jones" OR "Sally Jones, now known as Sally Smith", Either is perfectly fine.
Answered on 6/10/16, 12:38 pm
Robert McCall
Law Office of Robert McCall
Agree with Mr, Kaufman.
Answered on 6/11/16, 5:23 am
John Smitten
Carey and Leisure
Use the same name that the clerk has. then add "now known as............."
Answered on 6/12/16, 7:07 pm
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