Legal Question in Family Law in Michigan

I've received divorce papers and filed a response. How do i request my last name changed when it's final? Can I change it to anything I want ? This is DIY divorce and e-file.


Asked on 10/22/16, 5:08 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Jared Austin Austin Legal Services, PLC

You should have requested it in your response to the complaint under your prayer for relief. You can probably handle it in one of two ways: 1) file an amended answer to the complaint (with the permission of the court) or 2) ask if the other party will stipulate to this provision in the final judgment of divorce. I seriously doubt they would object to a request like that. If the matter gets too complicated as divorces often do, please strongly consider retaining a family law/divorce attorney to represent you throughout the process.

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Answered on 10/22/16, 9:54 am


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