QUESTION
Is it illegal to keep married name after divorce?
Asked on Feb 18th, 2013 on Divorce - California
12 ANSWERS
Appellate Attorney serving Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
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Musilli Brennan Associates, PLLC
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No, and in Michigan is the lady's option.
Answered on Feb 21st, 2013 at 5:02 AM
A person can use any name he or she wants so long it is not for the purpose of committing fraud. So. Yes, it is legal to keep the married name after the divorce
Answered on Feb 20th, 2013 at 1:36 PM
John Arthur Smitten
No. The ex is allowed to keep the name.
Answered on Feb 20th, 2013 at 1:35 PM
Medical Malpractice Attorney serving Clermont, FL
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Joanna Mitchell & Associates, P.A.
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Yes. You can keep your married name.
Answered on Feb 20th, 2013 at 1:33 PM
Agriculture Attorney serving Fresno, CA
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The Law Offices of Tres A. Porter
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No it is not. The spouse may choose to keep his/her (usually her) maiden name or if they do not specifically request it, they will keep their married name. In either case, it is entirely their choice.
Answered on Feb 20th, 2013 at 1:33 PM
Carolyn Roschelle Jones
No. You are not legally required to change your name after your divorce.
Answered on Feb 20th, 2013 at 1:33 PM
Family Law Attorney serving Rolling Hills Estates, CA
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John H. Sibbison, III Professional Law Corporation
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No, in fact one can change their name to whatever they want it to be so long as they are not attempting to defraud someone.
Answered on Feb 20th, 2013 at 1:32 PM
Estate Planning Attorney serving Wilmington, DE
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Reger Rizzo & Darnall, LLP
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No, you do not need to change your name after divorce
Answered on Feb 20th, 2013 at 1:32 PM
Divorce/Family Law Attorney serving Carlsbad, CA
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Anne B. Howard, A Professional Law Corporation
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No. You can keep it
Answered on Feb 20th, 2013 at 1:32 PM
It is not illegal to keep the married name after divorce. It is entirely the wifes decision whether to keep her married name or revert to a former name.
Answered on Feb 20th, 2013 at 1:26 PM
No, you may keep your married name after the dissolution or you change it back to your former name as part of the proceedings.
Answered on Feb 20th, 2013 at 1:25 PM