subject: Change of Name After Divorce [print this page] Another way to do a change of name is that a individual can also file with the court an intent to change the name after divorce. Fill out a form for a change of name and file it court. Supporting documents or attachments are required as specified in the form. After this, the court will approve the request based on the documents furnished. Following the court approval of change of name, you need to publish a legal notice in local paper to formalize the approval.