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  • 1.  resume maiden name years after final judgment

    Posted 08-06-2013 11:45 AM
    I have a client who would like to resume her maiden name but she was divorced in 2008 (or maybe 2009). Is it possible to amend the Final Judgment with the name change or is it too late and she will have to follow the name change statute? I don't think her ex will have any problem signing a consent.  Thanks.  Debbie

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    Debra Forman Esq.
    Lambertville NJ
    (609) 397-9333

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  • 2.  RE:resume maiden name years after final judgment

    Posted 08-06-2013 12:29 PM
    2A:34-21. Resumption of name or assumption of any surname

    The court, upon or after granting a divorce from the bonds of matrimony to either spouse, may allow either spouse to resume any name used by the spouse before the marriage, or to assume any surname.



    Charles Abut Esq.
    Hackensack NJ
    (201)342-0404







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  • 3.  RE:resume maiden name years after final judgment

    Posted 08-06-2013 03:19 PM
    Thank you all.  We are truly a wonderful section with such experienced counsel and helpful advise. It is greatly appreciated.  Debbie

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    Debra Forman Esq.
    Lambertville NJ
    (609) 397-9333

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