In our firm, it’s not unusual for us to be the only attorney in a divorce case. I can’t really speak for other attorneys, but there are a few things you should be aware of in this situation. First and foremost, an attorney can only represent one spouse....
If you want to change your name at the time of divorce, it’s actually called a "restoration of former name." Although name changes are more common for the wife, either spouse may change their name back to a name he or she has used before. For example,...
Keep in mind that your spouse’s lack of response won’t stop you from having your divorce granted. In this situation, it’s imperative that your spouse received formal notice of the Original Petition of Divorce. The safest way to insure a spouse was...
If your spouse is violating the Temporary Orders that a judge issued in your case you may be able to file an enforcement action. An enforcement action would require a court hearing and could possibly result in your spouse being held in contempt. If your spouse is held...
