By Appelhof, Pfeifer & Hart, P.A. | Published May 1, 2023 | Posted in Divorce, Family Law | Tagged Tags: changing child's name, changing your name, divorce filing | Comments Off on Should You Change Your Name During Divorce?
Many people who changed their name when they got married consider changing it back after a divorce. Because names are an incredibly personal, foundational part of our identity, the question of whether to change back can be difficult. Factors to consider These name change considerations are common among divorcing people: Professional and social recognition: When Read More
Read MoreBy law, you can petition the court to change a child’s name — and that process itself is not very difficult. What can be more challenging is convincing the court that such a name change is in the best interest of the child. The “best interest” standard is rather vague, but it does allow judges Read More
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