Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

In Texas can a newlywed man take his wife's last name the same way a woman typically would her husbands?


Asked on 1/29/13, 10:22 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
TC Langford Langford Law Office

There is no provision that allows for it, but at the same time I am not aware of a provision that expressly prohibits it. In any event, a man can petition the court for a name change, provided he is not attempting to avoid creditors or criminal charges. At a cost, of course. Appears to be a question of whether it is equal protection under the law, doesn't it?

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Answered on 1/29/13, 10:54 am


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