Legal Question in Family Law in Michigan

Restoration of Former Name

''It is further ordered that Plaintiff's former name shall be restored on or before October 15, 2002'' Does this statement that appears in my divorce decree mean that I must go back to my former name, or does it mean it is simply an option? I want to stay connected to my 4 children through the same last name. Please advise if I can still keep my married name or if I have to change back to my maiden name. Thank you.


Asked on 9/04/02, 8:41 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Nancy Moore Nancy L. Moore, Esq.

Re: Restoration of Former Name

Sounds like you did not read the judgment before it was entered. Attorneys ask their clients this question before inserting it in the divorce judgment. If, at some point, you asked for the name change, then you should have asked for the provision to be deleted. The court speaks through its orders and orders are not options. A name change hearing is simple and staight forward. I suggest you go back to the judge and clear this up.

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Answered on 9/15/02, 11:31 am


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