Starting Over After Divorce: Reclaiming Your Name
In a nod to tradition, many women take the surname of their husbands when they get married. This is slowly becoming less common, as career opportunities and elements of female empowerment and individual identity have increased a great deal. Some women do not take their spouse’s name, and others choose to create a hyphenated last name that represents both their own family heritage and that of their new groom.
When a marriage becomes untenable and a divorce marks the start of a new episode of your life, the name that you had adopted to honor and respect your husband can now feel like a burdensome reminder of all the reasons why he is now your ex-husband. Changing your name to reclaim your maiden name and a stronger sense of self may be a key step in allowing you to come to grips with your new life and the resumption of a more independent existence.
The experienced Frisco divorce lawyers of Alexander & Associates can offer you guidance on this and many other matters that are likely to arise. Contact us at 972-420-6570.
Some of the Information Needed
Although changing your name seems like a natural part of the divorce process, it can be more complicated than you might expect if you are unclear about your desire and intention to do so. A Frisco divorce attorney can help you decide the best method for your individual case, but typically you would want to include the name change as part of the Divorce Decree that the Judge will issue when the agreement is finalized. If you reach the decision to change your name at a later date, the process is stringent and requires the following:
- $230 + in fees and costs associated with filing a petition
- A petition to change your name must be filed in your county of residence
- The name to be obtained
- The reasoning for the change
- Fingerprinting records
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The process can be difficult to navigate on your own as there are many forms and procedures to which you must adhere. Let the Frisco divorce lawyers of Alexander & Associates help to make it easier for you. Contact us at 972-420-6570.
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