Commerce, TX Divorce Law Firms & Lawyers

This a good question. It appears as though you are the Respondent in the divorce. You may have filed an Original Answer or simply signed a waiver of service to let the court know you were notified of the divorce proceedings. However, it is important to note that your responsibility doesn't end there. Your divorce decree must specifically state that you are seeking to restore the use of your maiden name. Otherwise, you will have to go through the judicial name change process after the divorce has become final. Your best bet is to schedule a consultation with a local divorce lawyer to review the documents your ex wants you to sign.

This is a very complicated area of the law and is ever changing. The place to file, if possible, would most likely be where they last resided together. What you need to do is actually go see an attorney, face to face.

If your ex sues you for the payment of the attorney's fees, you will probably lose. If you decree ordered you to pay the fees, you're obligated to pay them. Have you tried taking out a loan to pay off the ex and keep her from holding this over your head? I would strongly consider taking the signed divorce decree to an attorney for review and to figure out what your options are. Perhaps you can negotiate the fee repayment with a close reading of the decree and the help of a good lawyer.