With the ever increasing divorce rates, more and more women are looking to retain their maiden names or get a new name
. However, most of these women are unaware of the legal procedure involved. But, do not worry; there is a well established and well defined legal process for obtaining name change after divorce. For those seeking a name change after divorce, given below are a few methods you should consider.
In order to change your name after divorce, you must ensure that you inform the judge who is handling your divorce case that you would like to change your name. Specify the name to which you want your name changed to. After going through your request the judge will include the changed name in the divorce order.
Once the name change is addressed in the divorce order, you can go to the court clerk and collect the certified copies of your divorce order which includes the name change. In case the name change is not addressed in the divorce order, you will have to file a petition requesting for name change after divorce. This is known as Petition for name change. You will have to support this petition with an Order for Name Change in the state you reside. Once the judge approves the order for name change, you can go to the court clerk and collect the certified copy of the order.
There is another option you can explore for name change after divorce. All you need to do is fill a name change form along with certain documents as required and file it in the court. The court will then approve your form based upon the verification of the documents submitted by you. Once your name is approved, then you will have to publish a legal notice in the local newspapers.