Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

Common Law Marriage Name Change

I'm married and have a Common Law Declaration from the court. I am wanting to change my last name to my husbands but I can't figure out if there is anyway to do this without going through the courts. I know that TX see's common law marriage the same as a formal marriage so how do I go about changing my name without going to the court.


Asked on 2/19/09, 10:46 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
TC Langford Langford Law Office

Re: Common Law Marriage Name Change

If your declaration is not sufficient to satisfy whatever business or entity you are dealing with, then your alternative is a court-ordered adult name change.

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Answered on 2/23/09, 7:46 am


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