If you took your spouse’s last name when you married,
you may want a new name that reflects your identity as a
single individual. You can either go back to your birth
name or a name from a previous marriage, or take a completely
new name of your choosing.
If you decide to change your name, consider making the
change as part of the divorce process, which is generally
easier and less expensive than changing your name later
when you will pay attorney and court fees for the necessary
legal work. Inform your attorney of your intentions before
divorce documents are prepared.
As soon as your divorce is final, request that your name
and, if necessary, your address be changed on all legal and
financial documents and business accounts. You may be required
to complete paperwork or make changes in person. You may also
need to produce a copy of your divorce decree to change your
name on certain documents. Use the
Name And Address Change
Checklist to help you identify any documents that should be changed.
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