Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

Spouses name change, mortgage quit claim

Divorce was final two weeks ago. Want a second opinion to give me confidence in my attorney's view on two things. My ex wanted to assume her maiden name after the divorce. We included a small paragraph in our decree about it. I realize the signed decree says it shall happen, but left us wondering if she needs to take further action to make sure her name is offically changed back, or will she receive any notification to let her know it has been processed, or is the decree the official document that made it happen and we can assume it was official as of the judge's signature and there is no further paperwork or process. Guess we were looking for some kind of documentation for her to use, or proof that the name change proces was completed. Also, we were purchasing a house, she has equity in the house up till the day of the divorce. I am the one designated as the responsible party for the house until it sells (will be put on the market soon, flood repairs in progress) The mortgage company ask that I fax a copy of the quit claim when I got it. Since she still owns equity in the house, can the quit claim still be filed, or is that used only if she had no interest in the house at all?

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