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Should you change your last name after your divorce?

On Behalf of | Aug 5, 2022 | Family Law |

After a divorce, sometimes people are eager to scrap everything that reminds them of their marriage. Women may opt to go back to using their maiden name, so they take legal steps to change it. You may want to think about a few pertinent issues prior to making your decision.

Resuming the use of your former last name may signify a very welcome beginning for you after the turmoil of a marital split. Your personal renewal can start by taking this step, which has both symbolic and actual meaning. Whatever you eventually decide to do, be sure it’s the best, most productive road for you at this stage of your life.

A many-faceted decision

These are some examples of the things you may choose to weigh:

  • How will you get the word out to your clients and colleagues about your name change? Will there be any impact on you professionally?
  • Your former last name may not be the same as the last name of your children. Does that matter to you? Will it matter to them?
  • It may be the last thing on your mind right now, but if you do wed again later on, would you still keep your maiden name?
  • Do you have a high profile in the community? Will you still be as easy to find with a new last name?

Tie up all the loose ends in your divorce

If you go back to using your maiden name after your divorce, take all the appropriate legal steps to make the change official. To be certain that you have done everything correctly, you may want some reliable advice on the subject.

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