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Q: Can a judge force you to change your name in a divorce decision?
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Can a judge let your spouse live on your parents property after divorce is final?

The judge doesn't care as long as your spouse is not trespassing on property granted to YOU in the divorce. If your parents don't care if she lives on their property, that is their decision, not the court's.


An unfavorable interim settlement was handed down by judge in a divorce in France What can I do to get a better outcome?

You can appeal the decision in the court of jurisdiction in France.


You have lived apart from your husband for six years but dont have a legal separation can you get a divorce without his consent?

Yes. You can't force someone to stay married to you. If they contest it, a hearing will be scheduled before a judge and the judge will decided if a divorce will be granted.


If your husbands brother is a judge where you are getting a divorce can you get a change of venue?

No choice, he can't take the case.


How can you get a divorce if it is contested by the wife after years of separation?

You simply proceed with your divorce action. Your spouse cannot force you to stay married by contesting it in the United States. You will eventually have a hearing before a judge scheduled, the judge will hear both sides, divide marital property and assess child support if necessary, and the divorce will be granted.


What Is a court decree?

A court decree is a court decision made by a judge and made public. This is an official decision that no one can overturn.


What happens after judge has given written opinion and filed it with the court in a divorce in Illinois?

What do you mean by the word "opinion?" If you mean the judges final judgment - it means that the judge has ruled in the case and his decision become final the moment he signed it.


What is a decision of a judge a court decision?

A Judgment


Does a divorce decree have to be signed?

no. I think you need the judge's signature.


Is a divorce final when it is signed by the judge or when it is filed by the clerk?

A divorce is final when the judge signs the final divorce decree. Most of the time the clerk gets the filing done on the same day but if not, it is final the second the judge signs the documents.


Do you have to used an attorney and or go back to court in order to change back to your maiden name after a divorce if you didn't state it in your divorce decree?

No, you can legally change your name by filling out the papers at your courthouse. You may have to have a judge declare it legal, but you do not have to have an attorney to help you do this.


Who makes the decision in a case the judge or guardian ad litem?

The judge is the one who makes the decision.