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

I don't have a middle name. Will the rest of my life be a paperwork nightmare if I legally give myself a middle name (or two)? [more inside]
posted by bradly on Jun 25, 2010 - 23 answers

Changing my last name in New York. [more inside]
posted by mittenbex on Jan 3, 2010 - 15 answers

Looking to do a name change (hyphenate) for my stepson. His biological father is fine with it. Just looking into protocols, possible issues later, best processes. More inside. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 12, 2009 - 2 answers

How do I legally change my name in the state of South Carolina? [more inside]
posted by Glitter Ninja on Feb 21, 2008 - 7 answers

I want to legally add a hyphen in with my [many] names, how complicated is this in Canada? [more inside]
posted by rhinny on Feb 19, 2008 - 5 answers

Complicated name-change issues. I am changing my last name, but not due to a legal marriage. Can I get my name changed now, but start using it for everything later? [more inside]
posted by fiercecupcake on Jan 30, 2008 - 11 answers

How do I go about getting government-issued documents in a different name for a name change in Pennsylvania? [more inside]
posted by book on Feb 25, 2007 - 2 answers

Have I successfully changed my name? [more inside]
posted by TG_Plackenfatz on Sep 5, 2006 - 20 answers