Legal Question in Family Law in Texas
I was married to my 2nd husband for a period of 2 years and lived under his name for this duration(2 yrs) in the state of texas upon my 2nd divorce, my question is, can I go back and assume my former married name?
Asked on 3/29/10, 1:42 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Mark Dunn
Mark D. Dunn
Yes. Make sure that your divorce decree has a sentence that says "The Petitioner's name is changed to LAURA JEAN FOSTER."
And then make sure that you get a certified copy of your decree that you can show to the folks at the driver's license bureau (and the social security office).
Answered on 4/03/10, 6:33 am