Legal Question in Family Law in Ohio
hyphenated last names
With a hyphenated last name, what is the ''LEGAL'' way to use it? Only the actual hyphenated name or by using each name separate?
Smith-Jones
Smith or Jones
Asked on 2/01/08, 2:55 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Nancy Fioritto Patete
Nancy Fioritto Patete, Esq.
Re: hyphenated last names
You can can the spelling of your name (or punctuation) without having to legally change it. Your use of the name is what counts. It's best to be consistent.
Answered on 2/01/08, 9:53 am
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