If my divorce has been final for over a year, is it still possible to petition that my ex-wife change her last name in Texas? She's been using her married name and signs her maiden name.
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Unfortunately she can have whatever name she wants. Sorry.
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You gave it to her. It is hers now.
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You have no say/right to request any change of her name. Had you brought this up prior to the divorce being final, it MAY have been considered to be added as a clause, but not a chance now!
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she can keep whatever name she wants. My mom used my dad's last name after they got divorced, so did my sister. Why would you care?
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1) Why would you want her to be called "Texas"? 2) Anyway, she can keep her married name: "In some states, individuals are often allowed to return to the use of any prior surname (e.g., maiden name upon divorce)." Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Name_change So it is a possibility for the woman, no obligation.
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She has the right to keep the name--sorry.
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Only she can petition the court to change her name. She has the option of using your (her married) name and most divorced women do if they have children. If the divorce is particularly contentious, some women prefer to resume use of their maiden name (I did), but that is a decision that is made at the time of divorce and is made part of the divorce decree.
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