A judgment or decree in a divorce case may be modified for sufficient cause. This form is a sample of a motion of the petitioner in a divorce action seeking to modify a divorce decree and have her name changed back to her married name from her maiden name. This form is a generic motion and adopts the notice pleadings format of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, which have been adopted by most states in one form or another. This form is for illustrative purposes only. Local laws should be consulted to determine any specific requirements for such a form in a particular jurisdiction.
West Virginia Motion to Modify or Amend Divorce Decree to Change Name Back to Married Name
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Name Change Filing Fees StateFiling FeeWA$120 - $250WI$165WV$145WY$7047 more rows
The filing fee for a name change is $44.00. Payments may be made by cash; check or money order made payable to ?Clerk of the Circuit Court?; or by credit card (Visa, MasterCard or Discover).
If you divorce or dissolve a civil partnership you can simply go back to using your previous surname without having to officially record the change. If you were married you can simply let everyone know you are reverting to your previous name (such as a Birth name or maiden name).
AFTER divorce: You will have to file a Petition for Change of Name with the Circuit Court (i.e., in the WV county in which you have lived for at least one year). For the Circuit Court of Mon County, click here for Change of Name Instructions. All forms must be printed out and completed. The filing fee is $200.
The cost for changing your name varies by state. In some states the fee is under $100, but other states may charge up to $500. Keep in mind that you may also have to pay a fee to a newspaper for publication in addition to the court filings. Check your state court website for filing fee details.
To obtain a legal name change in West Virginia, an applicant must submit a petition to the court. At least ten days before the hearing, the applicant must publish notice of the hearing time and place in a Class I legal advertisement. A certified copy of the order will be filed in the county clerk's office.
How Long Will a Name Change Take? StateTime to CompleteVT2-4 weeksWA2-8 weeksWI2-8 weeksWV2-8 weeks47 more rows
How to Change Your Name After Your Divorce Is Finalized Complete Virginia's ?Application for Name Change? form. Have your signature on the form notarized. Gather the required documents that support your application. ... File your application and supporting documents in the Virginia Circuit Court near where you live.