Legal Question in Family Law in Georgia
married name
Once I have married my fiance, is it mandatory that I change my current legal name to his or can I keep my name and not accept his last name?
Asked on 6/15/09, 10:16 am
3 Answers from Attorneys
Charles W. Field
Charles W. Field, Attorney at Law
Re: married name
You can keep your maiden name.
Answered on 6/15/09, 10:23 am
Paula McGill
Attorney at Law
Re: married name
You don't have to change your name once you get married.
Answered on 6/15/09, 12:06 pm
Glen Ashman
Ashman Law Office also dba Glen Ashman Attorney
Re: married name
You have to make your choice on teh apoplication for a marriage license. You can take his name, or he can take yours, or you can hyphenate, or you can each keep your own. (I'm familiar with the rules as I perform weddings in my office as a part-time judge). Be sure you do the application as you wish your name to be.
Answered on 6/15/09, 3:25 pm
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