Judgment signed — now what?
CAmarisol_v1 month ago
Got the stamped FL-180 in the mail. What admin do I do next?
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Short list: order 2-3 certified copies from the court while you're there — banks, schools, and Social Security each want their own. Update beneficiaries on every retirement account and life insurance policy (the judgment doesn't auto-update those — Hillman v. Maretta type situations). Update your W-4. If a QDRO is part of your case, file it now, not later. If you restored your name, take the FL-395 (or the judgment) to SSA before DMV. Most of this can be done in a single Saturday.
Lawma Moderator1 month ago
A post-divorce admin checklist is one of the most-bookmarked links on the forum. Search 'post-divorce checklist' in the resources hub for a printable version.
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