Can I take my maiden name's original form back once divorced?
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Change of Name per Texas Statutes
(a) In a decree of divorce or annulment, the court shall change the;;name of a party specifically requesting the change to a name previously used by the party unless the court states in the decree
a reason for denying the change of name.
(b) The court may not deny a change of name solely to keep the last name of family members the same.
(c) A change of name does not release a person from liability incurred by the person under a previous name or defeat a right the person held;under a previous name.
(d) A person whose name is changed under this section may apply for a change of name certificate from the clerk of the court as provided by Section 45.106.; [Texas Family Code, Title 2 Child in Relation to Family, Chapter 45 Change of Name, Subchapter B. Change of Name of Adult, Sec. 45.105.]
