Legal Question in Family Law in California
name change
do I have to go to court to change my name back to my maiden name after a divorce? or can I just start using my maiden name again?
Asked on 4/21/08, 2:13 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Phillip Lemmons, Esq.
Phillip Lemmons APC, Attorneys at Law
Re: name change
to do it legally, you need a court order. so yes, you need to go back to court. if your divorce is finalized, then you might want to file a name change petition in the probate court. it's user friendly, you can do it without an attorney.
Answered on 4/21/08, 2:19 pm
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