Name Change Restoration Process after a Divorce in Ohio

A Name change after divorce in ohio

Reclaim Your Identity: The Ultimate Guide to Name Change After Divorce in Ohio!

Name change after divorce ohioIf you are a woman going through a name change after divorce in Ohio,, you may be thinking about reverting to your birth name, also referred to as your maiden name. Or perhaps you want to assume another former name such as from a previous marriage. Once you are divorced, it is not an automatic change. Also for men going through a divorce, even if you would like your ex-spouse or soon to be ex, to forgo your surname, this is not a change you can request the Court to do. It is the wife’s decision.

If a woman wishes to revert to a different surname, then it should ideally be done at the time of the final hearing. Under the Ohio Revised Code, Section 3105.16 the Court has the authority to restore a former name if that is your request. It is simple to complete by filing a Restoration of Former Name Entry then (or some Court’s allow a 30 day window to file this entry).

Once the divorce is final, and if you then decide that you want to change your name, you can still … Read More... “Name Change Restoration Process after a Divorce in Ohio”

Name Change For Child – Disputes Between Unmarried Parents

General Factors Ohio Courts Consider When Unmarried Parents Clash Over A Child’s Name Change

name changeThe process of changing your child’s last name (name change) can be quite involved. If there is a dispute between unmarried parents as to their child’s surname, there are some general name change factors that Courts in Ohio consider.

Changing the Name of a Juvenile Child

Bobo v. Jewell, the court described their review process for determining the surname of a child born to unmarried parents.  The elements to be considered in a name change were:

  1. Length of time that the child has used a surname;
  2. The effect of a name change on the father-child relationship and on the mother-child relationship;
  3. The identification of the child as part of a family unit;
  4. The embarrassment, discomfort or inconvenience that may result when a child bears a surname different from the custodial parents;
  5. The preference of the child if the child is of an age and maturity to express a meaningful preference; and,
  6. Any other factor relevant to the child’s best interest. Courts should consider only those factors present in the particular circumstances of each case.

Timothy Bobo and Christina Jewell had a child while unmarried.  Their … Read More... “Name Change For Child – Disputes Between Unmarried Parents”