How to Legally Change Your Name in a Washington, DC Divorce
Many women wish to return to their maiden/birth-given names during the divorce process.
In District of Columbia divorce proceedings, it is very simple to complete the name change process. You must simply request a return to your maiden name or birth-given name in the DC divorce papers.
Do You Need an Attorney to Help Change Your Name in a DC Divorce?
Requesting a DC name change in the divorce papers allows for a simple court-ordered name change without the expense of filing a separate case requesting a name change that requires publication in a newspaper.
Remember to ask your DC divorce attorney about including this request in the documents that are filed with the court. This will save a great deal of money and time later.