Legal Question in Family Law in Ohio

Post Divorce Name Change

If one has a divorce, anullment, or dissolusion, does the man have the right to legally force his ex-wife to change her last name back to her maiden name? The marriage was for less than 1 year and took place in Ohio (as did the divorce). The parties now live in Arizona and Nevada.


Asked on 4/27/04, 4:18 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Frank Rozanc Frank J. Rozanc, Esq.

Re: Post Divorce Name Change

He has no legal right to force her to relinquish his last name if she does not wish to. It is entirely up to her.

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Answered on 4/27/04, 6:06 pm


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