Legal Question in Family Law in California
last name
im seperated from my husband and waiting on divorce to follow can i go back using my maiden name before divorce is filled ??
Asked on 6/28/06, 9:17 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Lyle Johnson
Bedi and Johnson Attorneys at Law
Re: last name
In California a person can change their name without a court order, so long as the purpose in doing so is not for the purpose of committing fruad. Therefore is would seem that there is no reason for you not to get a head start. Before doing this be sure that it will not complicate the transfer of community property into your name.
Answered on 7/03/06, 12:22 am