Legal Question in Family Law in New York

Changing married to maiden name without divorce

I am a natural citizen of the U.S. I have resided in Chile since 1975 but will move to the U.S. (Arizona) during the year 2000. I was married in New York in 1971 prior to my move to Chile. I have been separated from my spouse for ten years but am not able to divorce under NYS law because I do not meet the 2 year residency requirement. I wish to recover my maiden name. Must I divorce before I can do this? If divorce is not necessary please advise me as to what I must do.

Thank you for your attention to this matter.


Asked on 3/28/00, 2:54 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Daniel Clement Law Offices of Daniel Clement

Re: Changing married to maiden name without divorce

The residence requirement could also be satisfied if your husband lives in New York.

Daniel Clement

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Answered on 3/30/00, 12:43 pm


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