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Time For A Change: What To Know About Taking Back Your Maiden Name
Tracy Roberts
Divorce is a time of great upheaval and change, but many women are confused when the aspect of taking back their maiden name emerges during divorce proceedings. This provision should be included in every agreement, no matter what you choose to do. While it may be tempting to easily imagine a better chance for a fresh start with a name change, you would do well to carefully consider what it could entail. Read on to learn more about taking back your maiden name using a divorce decree.
What to know
The option to revert back to your maiden name is your choice alone; no one can force you to use either name or prevent you from continuing to use your married name. You should consider the ramifications of keeping your married name, however. For example, are you prepared for the confusion that might occur if your ex remarries and the new wife also decides to use the same married name?
If you do decide to revert back to your maiden name, you can begin using it as soon as the divorce becomes final. Simply use your divorce paperwork to show proof, if needed. If your divorce is already finalized, it may not be too late. Contact your divorce attorney to find you if your decree can be amended to include the provision
Make the changes
Be prepared to tackle a long list of changes on your important documents. Consult the following list to prevent overlooking a document:
- Social Security card: Make this one of your first changes and you'll kill two birds with one stone—the Social Security Administration will notify the IRS of the change on your behalf.
- Driver's License: This card is the primary form of identification for not only drivers but for citizens in general. Having mismatched names could cause untold headaches. Go ahead and change your auto insurance and car registration at the same time, since all the names must match if you get pulled over while driving.
- Passport
- Bank accounts, checks, and bank cards.
- Deeds and titles
- Utilities
- Credit cards
- Health, auto, home, renters, and life insurance policies
- Loans, such as mortgage, vehicle, and student
- Voter registration
- Retirement plans, pensions, investment accounts
- Your child's school records
- Your work-related personnel records, business cards, etc.
Keep in mind
Men are not left out of this option to change their names with divorce. The recent phenomenon of men hyphenating their names with their new spouse mean that they too can take back their previous last name, if desired.
The option to take back your maiden name doesn't extend to changing your last name to a random name you like better. You can only go back to your maiden name with the divorce decree provision. Of course, you may still use the usual legal means of changing your name if you wish to accomplish that goal.
Speak with your divorce attorney from a firm like Kleveland Law for more information about this option.
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