...name change

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my husband has pass can i take back the name i had before and is there a fee i have to pay.

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To restore a former name in

To restore a former name in Florida, you must complete and submit a petition to the clerk of court asking the court to grant your request for a name change. Generally, a small filing fee is required at the time you file the request. You can contact your local court to determine the appropriate fee. After you file the request with the clerk, the clerk will schedule a hearing date for the judge to determine whether to grant your request for a name change. In many cases, a request to change your current name to a former name may be scheduled and held immediately after you submit the request. However, you should be aware that many counties require a criminal history records check prior to granting a request for a name change.

For more information about how to request a name change in Florida, see
http://www.flcourts.org/gen_public/family/forms_rules/982a.pdf.

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RJasondeGroot's picture

Yes, you can get your maiden

Yes, you can get your maiden name restored, and yes there is a fee. It costs a bit over 400 bucks to file a name change petition, but since you are restoring a former name, you do not need the background check done. Get an attorney for this matter.

To restore a former name in

To restore a former name in Florida, you must complete and submit a petition to the clerk of court asking the court to grant your request for a name change. Generally, a small filing fee is required at the time you file the request. You can contact your local court to determine the appropriate fee. After you file the request with the clerk, the clerk will schedule a hearing date for the judge to determine whether to grant your request for a name change. In many cases, a request to change your current name to a former name may be scheduled and held immediately after you submit the request. However, you should be aware that many counties require a criminal history records check prior to granting a request for a name change.

For more information about how to request a name change in Florida, see
http://www.flcourts.org/gen_public/family/forms_rules/982a.pdf.