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How do you change ones name legally after a common law marriage?
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∙ 15y ago
As a common law marriage does not include a formal ceremony, couples must look for other ways to document the marriage in order for it to be considered valid by the state and one of the easiest ways to do this is for the wife to take her husband's last name. Laws differ from state to state, some allow you to legally change your name simply by using that name on a day-to-day basis while some public and private organizations do not consider this as thoroughly legal and hence the solution is to get a court order granting your name change to satisfy any requirements by companies insisting that you use your "legal" name.
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Is there a time limit to change name after marriage in SC?
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until you get divorce from the court you both are still said to be in marriage.
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