How long do you have to switch your name after a divorce in ct?

Answer 1

From the time you fill out the paperwork, it will typically take about two full years to officially change your name. You will first need to change it VIA social security offices and then DMV.

Answer 2

This can be part of the final divorce decree in most states. Given that the proper forms are filled out and the required fees paid, the judge can render reversion to your maiden name in a matter of minutes at the final divorce hearing.

Of course, after the court has officially given your name back, it is now your responsibility to inform the rest of the world (banks, credit cards, drivers licenses, etc) of the change in name.

Good point ... and to add: the name reversion is never/not automatically done during the divorce proceedings. The woman has to specifically request this, and accompany that request with all the required forms and associated fees.

Answer 3

There is no legal requirement to change your name after a divorce. Most women will do this just to rid themselves of a name they no longer wish to be associated with for obvious reasons.

The courts will charge a fee for the name change and there may be other fees associated with doing this when changing your name on other legal documents, like wills, etc.

Answer 4

If your divorce papers don't show your name change (many do, so it is a good idea to check), you can still restore your former or birth name if you have some proof of that name (i.e. an old passport, drivers license, etc)

In most states, you can just start using your former name consistently, and then request that it be changed on your identification and personal records. However, it is wise to first check to see if your state will allow your divorce decree to be amended to include an order restoring your former name.

Answer 5

You can change it at anytime after, as long as you have you certified divorce decree. *May vary state to state.

Answer 6

Depends on your State, usually between 6-12 weeks.

Answer 7

You can change your name whenever you wish, whether you are married, single, in the middle of being or having been divorced.