Judge Jason Bramow
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Document Format Requirements1 rule
Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 4, 2026Important
All signatures on the relevant divorce documents must be handwritten and must not be typed names.
All signatures must be a handwritten signature and not a typed name.
Document Filing Requirements16 rules
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026Mandatory
An uncontested or agreed matter may be submitted for consideration only with proposed orders signed by all parties and/or attorneys, and a filed agreed motion does not eliminate the signature requirement.
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.
Document Type
Proposed Order
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026Mandatory
In an agreed divorce, both parties must sign the Statement of Evidence and the proposed divorce decree.
If the divorce is agreed, the Statement of Evidence and the proposed decree of divorce must be signed by both parties.
Document Type
Statement Of Evidence And Proposed Divorce Decree
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026Mandatory
The original petition for divorce must be filed with the District Clerk and remain on file for the required 60-day waiting period, except in limited situations involving family violence.
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.
Document Type
Petition
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026Mandatory
An adult name-change petition must be filed with the District Clerk's office.
Petition: The Petition to Change the Name of an Adult must be on file with the District Clerk's office.
Document Type
Petition
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026Mandatory
A fingerprint card must be filed with the District Clerk's office.
Fingerprint card: Must be filed with the District Clerk's office.
Document Type
Fingerprint Card
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026Mandatory
A DPS criminal history report must be filed with the District Clerk's office.
DPS Criminal History Report: Must be filed with the District Clerk's office.
Document Type
Criminal History Report
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026Mandatory
A proposed name-change order 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.
Document Type
Proposed Order
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026Mandatory
A child consent form is required for each child age ten or older and must be signed and filed with the District Clerk's office.
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.
Document Type
Consent
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026Mandatory
A child name-change petition must be filed with the District Clerk's office and signed by both parents.
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.
Document Type
Petition
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.Mandatory?
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.
Summary: The proposed divorce decree must be prepared and filed with the District Clerk only after the 60-day waiting period expires and after service and the Statement of Evidence have been completed and filed.
Document Type
Proposed Divorce Decree
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.Mandatory?
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.
Summary: The applicable Statement of Evidence must be signed by both parties and filed with the District Clerk to provide written testimony.
Document Type
Statement Of Evidence
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.Mandatory?
Affidavit: Must be filed with the District Clerk's office. Must be signed in front of a Notary.
Summary: The adult name-change affidavit must be filed with the District Clerk's office and notarized.
Document Type
Affidavit
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.Mandatory?
File the proposed order for name change with the District Clerk's office AFTER the above steps have been completed.
Summary: The proposed adult name-change order must be filed only after the other listed steps are completed.
Document Type
Proposed Order
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.Mandatory?
Affidavit: This form must be filed with the District Clerk's office. Must be signed by both parties in front of a Notary.
Summary: The child name-change affidavit must be filed with the District Clerk's office and notarized by both parties.
Document Type
Affidavit
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.Mandatory?
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.
Summary: The affidavit must include a copy of the proposed name-change order signed by both petitioners and all attorneys of record.
Document Type
Affidavit In Support Of Name Change Of Child
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.Important?
You are required to prepare your own order and ensure it is filled out in its entirety.
Summary: The pro se applicant must prepare the proposed order and complete it in full.
Document Type
Proposed Order
Filing & Service rules
Service and Proof of Service Rules
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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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;
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.
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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.
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.
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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
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.
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