Legal Question in Family Law in Virginia
Name Change
I know I am allowed to go back to my maiden name once the judge signs the papers, but is this a ''freebie'' name change? I use a different name (not maiden, not married) professionally and would like to have my name changed to that, but I didn't know if this could be done at the time of the divorce or if I have to go through the usual name change channels and pay the required fees.
Asked on 4/21/02, 9:37 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson
Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson
Re: Name Change
I don't know that I would characterize it as a "freebie"(since you are probably paying a lawyer), but you are permitted to change your name---as part of the divorce proceedings, or separately---to any name you wish as long as it's not for an illegal purpose such as to defraud and/or mislead creditors.
Answered on 4/22/02, 10:17 am
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