Revert To Maiden Name

Summary

In West Virginia, to revert to your maiden name after a divorce, you need to file a Petition for Name Change in your local county court. The process involves filing the petition, publishing a notice in a local newspaper, attending a court hearing, and obtaining a court order for the name change.

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I got divorced back in * but never was able to get my maiden name back was wondering what I could do
Hello ****, could you please tell me which state you live in? The procedure to revert to your maiden name can vary depending on the jurisdiction.
Wv
Hello ****, in West Virginia, you can revert to your maiden name by filing a Petition for Name Change in your local county court. Here are the steps:
- File a Petition for Name Change
- Publication of notice in a local newspaper
- Attend a court hearing
- Obtain a court order for name change.