Legal Question in Family Law in Oregon
name change
i just got a divorce. i requested my name changed. Do i have to change my name?
Asked on 11/18/08, 2:58 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Lawrence D. Gorin, Atty.
Law Offices of Lawrence Gorin
Re: name change
Under Oregon law, after divorce, you can resume using any name you had (or used) prior to the marriage. Nowadays, you no longer need to have the divorce court's permission to do so.
Answered on 11/19/08, 12:41 am