Legal Question in Family Law in Maryland

Changing back to my maiden name.

I have been married and divorced 3 times, each time keeping the name of my ex-husband. I would like to return to using my maiden name as I will not be getting married again.

Can I just start changing my name on documents (e.g. dirver's license, soc. sec card, etc) or is there a legal process that must be followed?


Asked on 6/22/07, 12:23 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Sher Wagshal and Sher

Re: Changing back to my maiden name.

You should go to the civil clerk's office of the circuit court in your county and file a petition for change of name. After a period of time during which you must place a legal notice to notify anyone who wants to object, the petition will be signed off by a judge, and you will have legally changed your name.

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Answered on 6/22/07, 12:35 pm


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