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ocean blue
My question involves name change laws in the State of: New Jersey
I was divorced 22 years ago and in the divorce decree it was stated that I could change my last name back to my birth last name. I did not do this at the time because we had a daughter who was 3 years old and I did not want to confuse her. She is now 25 and understands completely that I want to now go back to my maiden name. My question: Do I have to file papers with the court to do this, which I am certain I would have to because of my financial assets. And my second question is, I have dealt with the court system without a lawyer twice. The first time was for the divorce in 1991 and the second time I had to sue a tenant for past rent, and she had a lawyer, however I won the case after numerous filings. I guess what I am asking is since my daughter is now 25, I want to go back to my maiden name. Do I have to file in family court which I have n problem doing or is there a way I can just go back to my maiden name by some other means?
I thank you very much if someone can give me advice on this matter!