Future Mr. and Mrs. Mittenbex.
January 3, 2010 5:56 PM   Subscribe

Changing my last name in New York.

I'm getting married but I'm not sure I want to take my future husband's last name.

But... I'd LOVE to not have MY last name anymore. (Our last names are very similar)

I'd like a completely seperate last name that I might be willing to hyphenate with his last name.

I've read the guidelines on changing your last name once married but as far as I understand it only says a woman can take the guy's last name or he can take hers or you can hyphenate/use a combination of the two.

What are my options and what is the best way to go about it? Will I have to hire a lawyer? About how much would it cost in legal fees to go through this process?

I'm on Long Island so if you people think I need a lawyer - I'll gladly accept recommendations.
posted by mittenbex to Law & Government (1 answer total)

This post was deleted for the following reason: oops -- mathowie

 
You are correct that New York limits the surnames you can adopt via marriage. However, I know this is not the case in some states (such as Iowa, although I doubt you'd want to make the trek over there!). If you don't want to go through a seperate name-change procedure, consider getting married in a different state.
posted by East Manitoba Regional Junior Kabaddi Champion '94 at 6:09 PM on January 3, 2010


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