Once the divorce process is over with the help of your advocate in Delhi, it is tempting to turn the page on this often painful and complex time. However, before you can leave your divorce behind, the completion of certain administrative formalities remains inevitable. Although they may seem tedious to you, the faster these formalities are completed, the faster you can finally move forward in your new life.
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The first formality is to have your divorce transcribed. For it to be enforceable against third parties, your divorce must be recorded on your civil status documents. To this end, it will be required to communicate your judgment bearing the force of the certificate of deposit of your agreement, in the event of an amicable divorce, to the municipal committees which celebrated your marriage. The civil status officer will then mention the divorce on your marriage certificate and will then contact your birth municipalities to make the mention on your respective birth certificates.
Your lawyer will usually initiate these steps or you may seek assistance from divorce lawyers in new Delhi. However, after a few months, do not hesitate to check that they have been completed.
Name change
Suppose you had opted to use your husband’s or wife’s name during the marriage and are not authorized or do not wish to keep this name in use after your divorce. In that case, you will need to use your maiden name or young name and communicate this information to anyone interested.
If you had changed them during your marriage, it would first be necessary to redo your identity papers, particularly your national identity card, passport, and driving license. To do this, one would be required to go to the town hall or the prefecture with your divorce decree and your birth certificate, as well as any other documents requested (identity photos, proof of address, etc.).
You will then need to report this change to all potentially concerned organizations (administrations, employers, insurance companies, etc.) by communicating your request to them and a photocopy of your new identity document by registered letter acknowledging receipt.
Notify your banking establishment
Suppose this has not already been done during the divorce. In that case, you will have to request the closure or at least the separation of your joint account, as well as require a double signature for any transaction carried out on your mutual savings accounts while waiting for the liquidation of your matrimonial regime. It will also be advisable to cancel the powers of attorney that you could have granted to your ex-spouse.
If you want to stay in the same banking establishment as your ex-husband, you will also need to change the name of your accounts to avoid any risk of confusion. To do this, you will need to communicate this request to your bank by registered letter with confirmation of receipt, accompanied by a copy of your divorce decree and your new identity card mentioning your new name.
Report your change of status
Divorce brings about a change in your status and the composition of your household. This change then modifies the calculation of your rights and obligations. It must therefore be reported as soon as possible to all administrations and public or private providers, your social security fund and your complementary funds. You can contact any nearby advocate for help because you will need to do this with each of the organizations concerned, either online, when possible, or by registered letter acknowledging receipt. Regarding taxes, you can declare your divorce when you file your income tax return, which is now individual.
