Legal Question in Family Law in New Jersey
Marriage Name Change
my fiance wants to change his last name and i would take his new last name when married.does he have to do it through the court or can we both change to the new last name when we sign the marriage certificate? thank you
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Marriage Name Change
Thank you for your inquiry.
Your fiance must have his name legally changed through a Court Order from the Superior Court of New Jersey. Once finalized, you may simply take his name upon marriage.
As it would be my pleasure to speak to you regarding your name change, please feel free to contact my office at 732 246 0909 to discuss same.
Very truly yours,
Edward R. Weinstein
214 Highway 18
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
Phone: 732-246-0909
Fax: 732-246-2888
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Page: www.edwardweinstein.com
Re: Marriage Name Change
In order to change one's name legally, it must be done through the Court. When you marry, you may use his last name legally, but would need to change it with the Social Security Administration and Division of Motor Vehicles. The name change process involves mostly paperwork and service of notices upon several different law enforcement agencies. There are time restraints as well. If your fiancee would like further information regarding same, he may contact my secretary, Debbie, to schedule a consultation at 856-795-6700.
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