If my ex-wife remarried and changed her last name to her new husband’s on the marriage license, acn she still use my last name on all legal documents?
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If my ex-wife remarried and changed her last name to her new husband’s on the marriage license, acn she still use my last name on all legal documents?
She has never changed her name on her driver’s license or SS card. Is this legal?
Asked on October 1, 2012 under Family Law, California
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Under the laws of all states in this country if your "ex" has re-married and take her new spouse's surname, she is entitled to use her former name on other documents such as her social security card or driver's license so long as she is not trying to defraud anyone in so doing.
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