The decision to change your name back after a
divorce is a person preference. For some, choosing to keep their name is made
mainly out of convenience. They don’t want to go through the process
of going to the courthouse, Social Security office, or the DMV to handle
all of the name change proceedings. It may also be due to practical reasons,
such as wanting to have the same last name as their children.
Your ex does not make the decision for you as to whether or not you wish
to change your name—that decision belongs solely to you. However,
if you do wish to change your children’s names in addition to your
own, then your spouse will need to agree to the arrangement.
How to Change Your Name After Divorce
A name change request can be completed in two ways: during the divorce
and after the divorce has been finalized. Ideally, the smoothest transition
to reclaiming the name you had before your marriage is to handle it before
the proceedings take place. To do this, you should include in your divorce
petition the name change request.
Even if you do not include the name change in your divorce petition, the
process should not be that much more complicated if you are simply changing
your name back to your maiden name or the name you had before marriage.
Have Questions? Contact Us!
As an Ocala divorce attorney, Anne E. Raduns, is committed to helping her
clients find the right solutions to their family law matters. Because
the divorce process can often involve many complex legal matters, including
name changes. We offer personalized legal counsel to our clients and work
to build a trusting relationship with all of them.
To schedule a
low-cost initial case review, please contact us today at (888) 740-5140. We proudly serve Ocala and
the areas throughout North Central Florida.