Legal Question in Family Law in Pennsylvania

Re: Divorce

You asked about a name change after divorce.

Uh, you sort of have it wrong. Your former spouse gave up her maiden name legally and voluntarily when you married. Just because there was a divorce does not make the last name yours any less than it is hers.

Further, there is no law that dictates how a person must be named. A child may be given the name of the either or both parents or completely made up name(s). A person may generally take any name they wish.

There is absolutely nothing you can do to get her to change her name or a child's short of making a contractual agreement. If it's that important to you she should be able to hold out for a substantial sum of money.

Regards,

Roger