Summary
In Kentucky, a divorce decree may order a name change, but individuals can choose to keep their married name or revert to their maiden name. If a court order specifies a name change, it should be reflected on legal documents like an ID. Failure to update an ID to match the legal name can lead to complications in legal matters. There is no time limit for updating an ID to reflect a legal name change. If someone wishes to revert to a previous name, they must petition the court, but they do not need their ex-spouses permission. Its important to follow legal procedures to ensure all documents reflect the correct legal name.Full Conversation
Would she have to ask permission from my husband to keep the name
No, she wouldn't need to ask permission from your husband to keep her married name. Once the divorce is finalized, she can choose to keep her married name or revert to her maiden name. However, if she wants to change her name officially, she might need to file a petition with the court.
Would you like more details on how she can file a name change petition?
So which name does she have
It seems there might have been a misunderstanding. Based on your description, your husband’s ex-wife was supposed to revert to her maiden name after the divorce, but she did not update her ID.
- Legally, her name should be her maiden name as per the court order.
- However, she continues to use her married name on her ID.
Would you like more information on how she can officially update her name on her ID?
So her legal name is her maiden name?
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Yes, based on the court order in the divorce decree, her legal name is her maiden name. However, since she continues to use her married name on her ID, she may need to update her ID to reflect her maiden name officially.
Do you need guidance on the process for updating her name on her ID?
What If she never updates her name
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If she never updates her name on her ID, she might face complications in legal or official matters that require her legal name. It's advisable to update her ID to avoid such issues. Would you like more information on potential consequences or the process of updating her name?
What if years have went by would they not grant the name
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If years have gone by, she can still update her name to her maiden name as per the court order. There is generally no time limit for updating her name on her ID after a divorce. She just needs to follow the proper legal procedures to have her ID reflect her legal name.
Would you like more information on how she can start the process?
I thought an ID shows your current legal name
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In Kentucky, an ID should indeed reflect your current legal name. However, if your husband's ex-wife's ID still shows her married name despite the court order, she might face issues in certain legal or official matters.
Would you like more information on how she can update her name on her ID?
I’m confused
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Hey, I get it, this can be confusing! Here’s a quick summary:
- Legally, her name should be her maiden name as per the court order.
- Her current ID still shows her married name.
- She might face legal issues if her ID doesn’t reflect her legal name.
Is there a specific part of this process you're unsure about?
She has updated her address on the id but not the name
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It seems that there is some confusion about the legal name versus the name on the ID. Here are the key points:
- Legally, her name should be her maiden name as per the court order.
- Her ID still shows her married name, which might cause legal issues.
- She can update her ID to reflect her maiden name at any time by following legal procedures.
Is there any specific question or part of the process you'd like to know more about?
Could you tell me more with the case number
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It sounds like her legal name is her maiden name as per the court order, but she hasn't updated her ID to reflect that. There might not be a specific "case number" for this name change issue. If she faces legal issues, she should update her ID to match her legal name. Is there anything specific you need help with regarding this process?
If she faces legal issues what if she requests to go back to married name could my husband deny
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No, your husband cannot deny her request to go back to her married name. Once divorced, she has the right to choose her name, whether it's her maiden name or her married name. She would need to petition the court for a name change if she wants her ID to reflect her married name again.
Her id already does reflect her married name
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Hey! It seems your husband's ex-wife's ID still reflects her married name, even though the court order states she should revert to her maiden name. This might cause some legal complications, but she can update it at any time. Would you like more information on how she can file a name change petition?
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