Lawyers.com Family Law Topics

1. Name Changes and Document Updates After Marriage

   There are two ways to change your name after you get married. For the common usage method, make sure that your new name is on your marriage certificate, get a new driver's license and social security card, and update existing records. The other method is to get a court order and update your records.

2. Marriage Certificate Request Letter by State

   Start a Marriage Certificate Request Letter in your area by clicking on your state. After you have made your selection, fill out some basic information for your Marriage Certificate Request Letter.

3. Death Certificate Request Letter by State

   Start a Death Certificate Request Letter in your area by clicking on your state. After you have made your selection, fill out some basic information for your Death Certificate Request Letter.

4. Ask a Lawyer: Enforcement of Refinance/Sell Clause in Settlement Agreement

   I have been divorced for 2 years. My name is on a mortgage along with my ex-husband, who still lives in the house. In the separation agreement, he agreed to sell/refinance the house within 3 years. If he fails to sell/refinance within 3 years, what should I do?

5. Ask a Lawyer: How Can I Protect my Daughters from Dad's Girlfriend?

   My three year old daughter has told me that her father's girlfriend has touched her and my one year old daughter in the private area. I took my daughters to the doctor and was verified that there is irritation on my three year old but nothing with the baby. This happened while her father was NOT around during the abuse. The father has time share granted through the court but the accuser lives with my ex. I do not feel my daughters are safe around that woman after what my daughter has told me and...