Legal Question in Legal Ethics in California
Legal use of multiple names
After I was married, I legally changed my last name to my husband's name. I would now like to use my maiden name for professional business purposes and my married name for personal business. Is it legal for me to sign binding business contracts using my maiden name even though my legal name (driver's license, ssn, etc.) is my married name? Can I just begin using my maiden name for professional business or do I need to go through the name change process?
Asked on 12/19/01, 2:43 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Ken Koury
Kenneth P. Koury, Esq.
Re: Legal use of multiple names
as long as there is no intent to defraud, you can use any name you want and as many names as you want.
Answered on 12/19/01, 3:51 pm
Related Questions & Answers
Looking for something else?
10,200 active attorneys ready to answer your legal questions today.
Featured Attorneys
Earn additional revenue and grow your business.
