Expert: Lauren Kaufman - 8/15/2008

Question
THE IVORCE IS IN MS. MY LAWYER IS SAYING THAT SINCE WE HAVE A CHILD TOGETHER I CANNOT HAVE MY MAIDEN NAME EVEN THOUGH WE HAD THE CHILD BEFORE WE WERE MARRIED IS THIS TRUE?

Answer
No you are legally allowed to have your maiden name changed back but you will need to have the judge order it and file some forms with social security, tax agencies and credit cards. It's a pain but could be done.



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