Legal Question in Family Law in Nevada
name change
I was divorced in 1994 and I would like to take my maiden name back could you give me a price to do this.I picked up a do it yourself kit but you need to be a lawyer to understand it.
3 Answers from Attorneys
Re: name change
If you were divorced in Clark County, we might be able to change it just through the Divorce Decree.
If not, then we would actually have to file a formal petition for name change. There's a court filing fee for that and a publication fee.
Were you divorced in Clark County?
Re: name change
If you were divorced in Clark County and your ex spouse is willing to agree, an attorney could prepare a Stipulation and Order to amend the Decree of Divroce to allow the name change. Otherwise you have to do a Petition. The retainer for a name change is generally $750.00 if you use an attorney.
Re: name change
Most lawyers will charge $1,000.
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