After my divorce is final, do I have to go back to my maiden name or can I take my mother’s legal last name?
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After my divorce is final, do I have to go back to my maiden name or can I take my mother’s legal last name?
Asked on October 22, 2012 under Family Law, Pennsylvania
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
An adult may legally change her name to essentially any name she chooses. This does not happen automatically, but by filling out the proper paperwork , you may certainly take your mother's legal last name as an altnernative to going back to your maiden name.
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