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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. 03.09.2010
   Ask a Lawyer: Can I Sue My Wife's Employer for Her Affair with the Boss?

   Is it possible to sue my wife's job for pain and suffering after she had an affair with her older mentor on company property?

5. 03.09.2010
   Ask a Lawyer: How Do I Approach My Co-Parent's International Travel with Our Children?

   I was never married to my children's father. However, we have shared custody under a court order. Their father lives in another state and is not a U.S. citizen. He wants to travel with our five year-old twins to Africa next year. I am not sure that I feel comfortable with this trip. What do I need to do to make sure they are safe and returned to me at the end of their father's parenting time?