What happens if I was divorced 8 years ago and was awarded back my maiden name but I never changed any of my documentation to reflect that change?
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What happens if I was divorced 8 years ago and was awarded back my maiden name but I never changed any of my documentation to reflect that change?
I just got remarried 3 weeks ago and all the applications and certificates reflect that previous married name. Is this marriage legal or void due to the name?
Asked on October 26, 2012 under Family Law, Arizona
Answers:
Anne Brady / Law Office of Anne Brady
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
No, your new marriage is not void. If the judge "awarded" you your maiden name that simply gave you the option to change your name on various forms of identification, including your social security card and driver's license. The fact that you chose not to does not matter in terms of the legality of your new marriage.
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