If my husband’s name was incorrectly written down by me on the divorce paperwork, what will happen?
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If my husband’s name was incorrectly written down by me on the divorce paperwork, what will happen?
I have already submitted the petition and the final decree for review for a prove up. I’m not to sure if I put the information down for his name correctly as he is the 3rd. I filled all paperwork as
Asked on May 25, 2017 under Family Law, Texas
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
A mistake such as this will not interfere with your divorce being finaized. So long as your husband can be adequately identified by the court, whether or not there has been an error in writing down his full legal name correctly will make no difference.
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
The mistake regarding the name of your husband won't prevent your divorce.
As long as the court is able to identify your husband correctly by name, it shouldn't be a problem.
However, correcting your husband's name could be done by filing an amendment to the petition with his correct name.
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