Full question:
I signed my divorce papers on November 29th and am curious as to whether I can change my name back to my traditional family's last name which is slightly different from my maiden name. When my family came to this country, the first two letters of the last name were "dropped," and I would like those two letters back when I change my last name back to my maiden name. How would I go about doing this?
- Category: Name Change
- Date:
- State: Texas
Answer:
Change of Name per Texas Statutes
(a) In a decree of divorce or annulment, the court shall change the;;name of a party specifically requesting the change to a name previously used by the party unless the court states in the decree
a reason for denying the change of name.
(b) The court may not deny a change of name solely to keep the last name of family members the same.
(c) A change of name does not release a person from liability incurred by the person under a previous name or defeat a right the person held;under a previous name.
(d) A person whose name is changed under this section may apply for a change of name certificate from the clerk of the court as provided by Section 45.106.; [Texas Family Code, Title 2 Child in Relation to Family, Chapter 45 Change of Name, Subchapter B. Change of Name of Adult, Sec. 45.105.]
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