Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

using maiden name when married, after already using married name

I got married four years ago and

have not adjusted to my married

name. I changed my last name on

my ss card, drivers license and at the

bank. Professionally, I have not

changed my name and my children

have my maiden name. My husband

really wanted me to use his name

and thus, I did.

I want to go back to using my

maiden name at all places. Do I have

to get a legal name change or can I

just start using my maiden name

again?

On my marriage license, it does not

state anywhere that I would be

changing my name.

If I can start using my maiden

name, what do I show the bank,

drivers license, and ss people? I have

my birth cirtificate and an old ss card

that says my maiden name. Would

those do or do I have to go through

a legal name change?

Thanks


Asked on 7/30/07, 10:36 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Scott R. Jay Law Offices of Scott R. Jay

Re: using maiden name when married, after already using married name

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A woman generally has the option to adopt her husband's name or not. No legal action is required. Your situation is a bit different in that you originally adopted his name and now you wish to change it back. You should go to your bank with the id's that you have and see if they will change your name on your accounts. If not, you will know your answer and will have to get a legal name change.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.

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Answered on 7/31/07, 9:20 pm


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