I was all set to change my name back to my maiden name (hate that term), but today it was suggested to me that a divorce has to be final before one can change their name back. I believe it used to be that way. Does anyone know what the law is in Ontario? Thank you.
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I just changed mine back - I still had my birth certificate with my maiden name on it, so it was easy peasy.
The only place I experienced even a minor hassle was one of the banks I deal with - their policy stated a b/c or seperation papers, the person at the desk asked for both, I read her the policy - emphasising the "OR" and it was changed no problem!
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It is an awkward thing - changing your name always is!
I hated using my married name after we were seperated - and still hate saying it the odd time I have to now (places that hadn't changed it back yet)
You will get used to your maiden name again quickly, I wouldn't even worry about professionally - no one seems to bat an eye, regardless if the change is because of marriage or divorce, these days!
And maybe you will be like me, and make a firm decision now to not ever change your name again!!! :P
Good luck!
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seekinganswers is correct... name changes are independent of divorce proceedings. In my experience, banks have been the most flexible in name variations.
Interestingly my ex wants to keep her married name even when it was a short term marriage and she herself has re-married. I assume she wants to retain the same last name as the child... but I still find it very weird....
Any ideas why she is doing that? To me, it would be very odd if I was remarried. I dare not ask her to change it to her maiden name or his name. I don't need the grief.
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Originally posted by Decent DadInterestingly my ex wants to keep her married name even when it was a short term marriage and she herself has re-married. I assume she wants to retain the same last name as the child... but I still find it very weird.... Any ideas why she is doing that? To me, it would be very odd if I was remarried. I dare not ask her to change it to her maiden name or his name. I don't need the grief.
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leave it to LV to come up with probably the most sensible response of all ..my husbands first wife has kept my husbands last name and when my husband asked her why she didn't change it back she said she couldn't afford it I have changed my last name several times (for marriage reasons and then back to maiden name again) and have never once had to pay for a name change...my guess is that she is still not over him and this is the only remaining tie she can still have with him...sad but very very true
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Hi Peggy,
When I was going through "the motions & turmoil" of course I wanted to change my name back. I went to courthouse and was advised by court officer that there is no need to change back something I just "borrowed". I didnt quite understnad so she explained. I was born "Smith" I will always remain a "Smith" just because I marry a "Russell" and assume their last name doesnt mean I become a "Russell", I am still a "Smith". As someone from the elder generation told me that my last name at birth is my birthright and because I marry and take on the spouses last name my birthrigth is not taken from me. It doesnt cost anything either to change it back........that goes back to birthright...........that was the best part no more $$$$ to get my life back to MY life..............hope this helps
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