Divorce What Name Do I Legally Have to Use on My Divorce Papers
My question involves a marriage in the state of: NC
I was married in February 2009 and separated within 6 months. I have not moved back in the my husband and have filed for divorce. I never legally changed my name to his name after we got married. My SS number and drivers license are still in my maiden name. When I filed for divorce I used my maiden name. The court date is in 3 weeks. My soon to be ex is now saying the divorce will not be legal since I used my maiden name on the papers. I believe he is wrong. Do I have to use my MARRIED name on the divorce papers even though I never changed my name with Social Security?
Re: Divorce What Name Do I Legally Have to Use on My Divorce Papers
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Do I have to use my MARRIED name on the divorce papers even though I never changed my name with Social Security?
Nope. If you never took his name, you're not required to use it in the divorce papers.
Re: Divorce What Name Do I Legally Have to Use on My Divorce Papers
Thank you. I thought that was the case but he had me second guessing myself. It made no sense to use his name on my divorce papers when I had never used it before. This wasn't my intent when not changing my name, I just didn't take the time to do it after we got married. Lucky me. Now I don't have to go through the trouble of reclaiming my maiden name.
Re: Divorce What Name Do I Legally Have to Use on My Divorce Papers
Yes you are lucky, If you never changed your name then its totally fine. You can go with your maiden name.