Is it legal for an ex-wife to continue using my last name if she’s been re-married twice after our marriage?
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Is it legal for an ex-wife to continue using my last name if she’s been re-married twice after our marriage?
What can I do?
Asked on December 17, 2011 under Family Law, Texas
Answers:
Russ Pietryga / Pietryga Law Office
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
If she changed her name legally, she has no obligation to change it after the divorce. Unless, it was ordered in the divorce decree.
Most divorce decrees state that the women can change her name if she wants to. But, if she elects not to there is no way to force her to.
The reason for this is: your x may want to have the last name of her children; all her personal information is associated with that name; personal accomplishments and degrees are associated with this last name.
Sorry, I know this is not what you wanted to here, but I hope it helps.
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