How do I change my name after a divorce?

In South Carolina, changing your name after a divorce is a simple process. To do this, you will need to file a Petition for Name Change in the same court that granted the divorce decree. This petition will include information such as your current name, the name you wish to change it to, and reasons why you want to make the change. When a judge grants a divorce, they typically include a stipulation that allows for a name change. If this stipulation is not included in the decree, the Petition for Name Change should include a request for the judge to add the stipulation. Once the Petition for Name Change is filed, you should request a hearing. During the hearing, the judge will ask you questions about your name change request. You must provide sufficient evidence about why you want to make the name change. This may include providing evidence that you have been using the new name for some time, or that you have changed legal documents such as Social Security or your driver’s license. If the judge grants the change, a Final Order will be issued, which can then be used as a legal document to change your name with any governmental or financial institutions. You can also submit the Final Order to the Office of Vital Records in the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control. This office will update all vital records, such as birth certificates, to reflect your new name.

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