Legal Question in Family Law in West Virginia
Husband's ex-wife using last name
My husband's ex-wife is remarried and currently using his last name instead of her current husband. Is that legal for her to do?
Asked on 8/03/02, 3:16 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
Paul Whalen
Paul L. Whalen, Attorney
Re: Husband's ex-wife using last name
A woman does not have to change her last name when she re-marries. She can use her former spouses surname or any other surname of her choosing. It is very common for a professional woman to keep her ex-husband's last name for business purposes.
Answered on 8/05/02, 10:33 pm
Gregg Manes
Gregg A. Manes, Esq.
Re: Husband's ex-wife using last name
It is absolutely legal for a woman to not change her name to her new husband's name.
Answered on 8/03/02, 7:25 pm
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