Divorce – (248) 588-3333 – Maiden Names
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Can I restore my maiden name after a divorce? Am I allowed to keep my Husband’s name?
The answer to both questions is yes. Your husband cannot prevent you from keeping his last name. In fact, the court will usually keep the name the same automatically unless you petition to have it changed.
If you would like to get your surname changed, you can have it done as part of the divorce process without any additional expense. However, if you wait until after the divorce, not only will you have to pay fees for a whole new legal process, but the court will subject you to background checks and other time consuming requirements (to ensure that aren’t using the name change to dodge your criminal record). Therefore, it is best to have your name changed during the divorce proceeding.
If you change it after the divorce I concluded you will have to file a petition (along with all of the other requirements) with the family court in your county. Make sure to get new identification documents issued (via the Michigan secretary of state and the local social security office) to reflect your changed name. It is also suggested that you make frequent use of the new name in order to reduce the chances of getting wrapped up in a fraud investigation.
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