Legal Question in Family Law in Missouri

Can I make my ex wife stop using my last name?

My wife and I are in the process of divorcing, she wrote on the petition that she wants to take back her last name but then she said she does not want to. Is there any way I can stop her from using my last name?


Asked on 1/23/04, 10:56 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Susan Frederick Susan S. Frederick

Re: Can I make my ex wife stop using my last name?

The short answer is "No." Your last name is her legal last name and she not only can but must use it unless she changes it by court order.

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Answered on 1/23/04, 11:06 am


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