If I was granted a divorce but in the decree my maiden name was restored which I did not request, doI have ti use itor can I continue using my married name?
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If I was granted a divorce but in the decree my maiden name was restored which I did not request, doI have ti use itor can I continue using my married name?
Asked on January 3, 2012 under Family Law, Georgia
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
If the decree does not actually require you to use your maiden name, you could still use your married name. If it does require you to use your maiden name (or bar you from your married name), however, you'd have to go back to court and ask the court to change this element of the decree. The most likely mechanism for doing that would be to make a motion to change or amend the decree. The best way to do that is hire an attorney to do it for you, since it involves court procedure--it should not be too expensive, since it fairly straightforward.
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