I never changed my name after I got married, but I signed my name with my husband's last name on several legal documents. Now we're getting divorced, and my lawyer tells me that I have to request in my MDA that my name be restored to my maiden name. I live in Tennessee. Help me understand this please! [more inside]
posted by mudlark on Feb 3, 2011 - 19 answers

My father doesn't know my last name. Should I clue him in? How? [more inside]
posted by MuChao on Dec 12, 2009 - 12 answers

I am becoming a U.S. citizen -- I'd like to know from people who checked the box to change their name. Should I, or not? Problems abound. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 17, 2008 - 3 answers

Am I going to get sued for not changing my name back after a divorce? [more inside]
posted by haplesschild on Dec 29, 2006 - 29 answers