Easy Name Change Kits & More
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Once you’ve been before the judge, and your divorce has been granted, reverting back to
your original name is not any more difficult than changing it when you got married.
In most cases, you will just need to notify people, companies and organizations of your
new name. You will have to change the name with Social Security, and with some
organizations, you may need to provide proof in the form of the court order granting your
There is no time limit on when you may change your name following your divorce, but
make sure that you have the proper documentation handy when you do want to go back
to your own name.
Changing Your Name After Divorce
Reasons some women choose to keep their husband’s name after a divorce include
keeping some continuity where their children are concerned.
There is nothing you can do to force someone else to change their name, so if you are
marrying someone with an ex, there is nothing you can do if they make the decision to
retain the name they shared with their former spouse.
