Can my husband legally make his ex wife change her last name back to her maiden name?

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   Richard Gould-Saltman

   Los Angeles Divorce / Separation Lawyer

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   Answered March 26, 2010 14:14. No. Her name isn't his property.

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   Pamela Koslyn

   Los Angeles Business Attorney

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   Answered March 26, 2010 08:35. If the order doesn't specify that she take back her maiden name, she can continue to use the married name. He can't force her not to use it, and it's up to her, like it was up to both of them whether and who would change their name when they married.
   
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