What do I need to do to change my last name back to my maiden name?
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What do I need to do to change my last name back to my maiden name?
Asked on March 30, 2011 under Family Law, South Carolina
Answers:
Denise Ferguson / Denise Ferguson Attorney At Law
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
If the divorce is still on going, you can ask that the divorce court restore you to your maiden name as part of the final judgment.
If however there are no current divorce proceedings, you would file in probate court for a name change.
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