Q: I'm not getting divorced but want to have a different maiden last name. Thx.
A: David's Answer: If you have your husband's last name via the marriage certificate, then you will need to amend your marriage certificate. One proviso: you cannot use your husband's last name for some purposes and your maiden name (or another surname) for other purposes. Legally, it must be consistent - so if you wish to stop using your husband's surname, then you can amend the marriage certificate. -- David Bliven, Westchester Family Law attorney (www.blivenlaw.net)
I am a former Family Court prosecutor and handle all divorce and family law matters, including contested and uncontested divorces, child custody/visitation, child support/paternity, adoptions, family offense (orders of protection), child abuse/neglect and juvenile delinquency. I practice primarily in Westchester (White Plains and vicinity) and the Bronx (Riverdale and vicinity). My website can be found at www.blivenlaw.net.
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