Legal Question in Family Law in Pennsylvania

I am filing for divorce in Pennsylvania. My husband changed his gender a yr ago as well as his name. We have been separated 3 yrs now. When I file, do I put his birth name that is listed on our marriage license or his new name? Is there anything else I have to do? I have no documents of his name change as we do not speak and didn't know until this was all done until after the fact.


Asked on 7/28/15, 5:13 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Patrick Narcisi Narcisi Law Offices, P.C.

I would use both names; so & so now known as such & such. In the body of the complaint I would make reference to the change. If he did it in Pennsylvania you can get the papers at the prothonotary of his county of residence. It isn't necessary probably but it's likely to make a better record if something unforseen pops up. If he never did a statutory name change use "a/k/a."

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Answered on 7/28/15, 5:24 pm


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