Legal Question in Family Law in Texas
Legal name
I am divorced and i kept my married name. My name is legally hyphenated to include my maiden name.
Can i drop the married name and keep my maiden name without going through all the hassels of criminal back ground searchs and lawyers
Asked on 1/11/07, 2:13 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
James Grissom
Law Office of James P. Grissom
Re: Legal name
You answered your own question. For convenience or artistic purposes, you can use any name you want like the artist formerly known as Prince. But your legal name is hyphenated. When it comes drivers license, employment forms, etc. you have to use that one unless you go through the hassle of criminal searches and lawyers.
Answered on 1/11/07, 4:09 pm