Judge Jason Bramow
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Document Format Requirements1 rule
All signatures must be a handwritten signature and not a typed name.
Document Filing Requirements16 rules
All uncontested or agreed matters will be considered, on submission, as long as all parties and/or attorneys have signed the proposed order(s). The Order must be signed even if an agreed, signed Motion has been filed.
If the divorce is agreed, the Statement of Evidence and the proposed decree of divorce must be signed by both parties.
The proposed decree of divorce must be filed with the District Clerk's office. File the proposed decree with the District Clerk's office AFTER the 60-day required waiting period has expired. You must also have completed service and filed the Statement of Evidence before filing the proposed decree.
Petition: The Original Petition for Divorce must be on file with the District Clerk's office for the required 60-day waiting period, except in limited situations involving family violence.
You must provide written testimony by signing and filing the Statement of Evidence that applies to your case. This form must be signed by both parties and filed with the District Clerk's office.
Affidavit: Must be filed with the District Clerk's office. Must be signed in front of a Notary.
File the proposed order for name change with the District Clerk's office AFTER the above steps have been completed.
Petition: The Petition to Change the Name of an Adult must be on file with the District Clerk's office.
Fingerprint card: Must be filed with the District Clerk's office.
DPS Criminal History Report: Must be filed with the District Clerk's office.
Final Order: The proposed order for name change must be filed with the District Clerk's office.
Affidavit: This form must be filed with the District Clerk's office. Must be signed by both parties in front of a Notary.
Child's Consent to Name Change: Must be signed and filed with the District Clerk's office for a child or children ages ten (10) or older.
Petition: The Petition to Change the Name of a Child must be on file with the District Clerk's office. The Petition must be signed by both parents.
A copy of the proposed Order Granting Change ofName was provided to the Court, and it bears both of our signatures. We also verify that all attorneys of record in this case have also signed the order.
- Document
- Affidavit in support of name change of child
Include
- •Proposed order
You are required to prepare your own order and ensure it is filled out in its entirety.
Filing & Service rules
Service and Proof of Service Rules
Service of the divorce petition may be completed by the respondent filing a notarized written response or answer with the District Clerk's office.
Respondent must file a notarized written response/answer with the District Clerk's office;
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If formal service is used, a sheriff, constable, or private process server must serve the petition, the return of service must be filed with the District Clerk, and service is initiated through an issuance request.
Respondent must be formally served with the petition by a sheriff, constable, or private process server. The return of service must be filed with the District Clerk's office. This process of service is done through an issuance request to the District Clerk's office.
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Service of the divorce petition may be completed when the respondent signs and files a notarized waiver of service with the District Clerk's office.
Respondent must sign and file a notarized waiver of service the District Clerk's office;
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Chambers Communication Rules
Questions about the name-change process may be submitted by email to Court Administrator Marlys Tidrick.
Should you have additional questions, please email the Court Administrator, Marlys Tidrick, at: mtidrick@wilco.org
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