Is there a time limit on changing my name, if specified in the final decree?
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Is there a time limit on changing my name, if specified in the final decree?
My divorce was final on the 1st of this month.The final decree states that my name changes back to my maiden name. My ex-husband is threatening to take me back to court if I don’t have everything changed by the end of next month. Is there a time limit on changing my name?
Asked on June 20, 2012 under Family Law, Texas
Answers:
B.H.F., Member, Texas State Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
There is no time limit. You do, however, want to get your paperwork correct so it doesn't interfere with your life. If you ever need government benefits, name mismatches tend to cause problems. If you don't want to change your name, then you can file a petition with the court, ask them to change it back to your married name, and keep the married name if you want to--- and you don't even have to name him as a party because he doesn't get a sayso in your name. Texas permits name changes for any reason-- as long as it's not to avoid apprehension or avoid creditors. The only inconvenience is a new filing fee, but it's still worth the effort to keep your records strait.
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