Can my ex wife give my last name to her child that she had with some other man and after our divorce?

Yes, it is legal. You have no say in what someone else names a child. She could name the child exactly after you, if she wants.
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Can you make your ex wife give up your last name?

With divorce, just as no law compelled her to take your surname, no law compels her to give it up. She legally became Ms. or Mrs. You, and she, can choose to keep that surname or change it.
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Can a woman take back her first husband's name after divorcing a second husband?

In California, you can file an “Ex Parte Application for Restoration of Former Name” to request a name change after your divorce has been finalized, in order resume using your maiden name or another former name.
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Can a divorced woman keep her ex husband's last name?

What's good ex-etiquette? A After a divorce a woman is free to keep her ex-husband's last name, go back to her maiden name or choose a completely new name. Although name changes are controlled by state law, most states allow individuals to change their name pretty easily.
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Why do ex wives keep their ex husband's last name?

Many women choose to hold onto their married name after a divorce because of their children. Sharing the same last name can make women feel more connected to their children. It can also provide a sense of stability for younger children who will not understand why their mother has a different last name.
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What is a woman's title after divorce?

You can use any title you wish. You might like to be called "Mrs." even after divorce, or you may prefer "Ms" or "Miss". If you don't change your surname, you don't need to complete any legal documentation to change your title - just start using it.
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What are the legal rights in a second marriage after the death of the first husband?

In case the second marriage takes place after his divorce with the first wife or after the demise of the first wife, the second marriage will have legal sanction and the second wife will have every right in her husband's ancestral and self-acquired property (and fall under the Class-1 heirs of her husband).
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Is it legal to keep your married name after divorce?

Keeping Your Name

Your husband cannot request your drop his name, regardless of the reason. It is your legal right to keep your married name, even after your husband has moved on. So if you are asking, “Can I keep my married name when divorced;” yes, you can!
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Can I get my first husband's last name back?

The easiest way to change your last name back to your former/maiden name is to do it during your divorce. You would ask the judge to restore your name either when you file for divorce or before you complete your divorce case. The Judgement of Dissolution of Marriage order will say that your maiden name is restored.
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Can I change my child's surname without the father permission?

If they consent to the change of forename or surname, the consent must be provided in writing so that the necessary documentation can be drafted. However, if the other parent does not consent to the name change, you would need to apply to the Court for permission to change your child's name.
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How do I change my child's last name on birth certificate?

In order to apply for a change of name, an application form needs to be completed and posted to the register office where the entry is held. The birth certificates with the old name need to be given to the register office along with an application form and the relevant fee for a new certificate.
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Does your name change when you get divorced?

This is a question that we are commonly asked, as it is easy to assume that, because your surname changes when you get married, equally when you get divorced, it will revert to your maiden name. However, this is not the case.
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Can I change my name 10 years after divorce?

You can change your name at any time after your divorce has been finalized. That said, the longer you wait, the more documentation you'll be required to provide when you change your name on your certain identification documents.
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Can I legally change my last name?

Changing a surname. As with your first name, there is nothing in the law stopping you from changing your surname at any time, so long as you don't have any fraudulent (or other criminal) intent. You can assume any surname you please in addition to, or substitution for, your existing surname.
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Do you surrender your marriage certificate when you divorce?

The courts do not return marriage certificates following the divorce. This is because both the petitioner and respondent receive a decree absolute confirming that their marriage has legally ended. The decree absolute serves as proof that you have been granted a divorce and that you were once married.
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Are marriage records public?

Are Marriage Records Public Information? In most U.S states, marriage records are public information. However, U.S. public record laws prohibit the dissemination of identifying information to members of the public.
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Do I have to change name on passport after divorce?

You have to apply for a 'Re-issue' of passport and get the specified change done in the personal particulars to change the name in the passport. You will also have to submit required documents along with the application form to validate your request.
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What are the property rights of the children of the second wife?

As per Section 16 of The Hindu Marriage Act, 1956, the second wife's children have the right over the property of the father as a class I legal heir if the father dies intestate, as per the scheme of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956.
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What are the rights of second wife children?

Inheritance of the second wife

A second wife has all the legal rights on her husband's property, provided her husband's first wife had already passed away or divorced before the husband remarried. Her children have equal rights on their father's share as do the children borne of the first marriage.
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Is second wife eligible for pension after death of first wife?

A division bench of Justices S J Kathawalla and Milind Jadhav dismissed her petition. The Bombay High Court has ruled that the second wife of a deceased man is not entitled to receive his pension if the first marriage has not been legally dissolved.
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What is a divorced man called?

| Usage. A divorcée is a woman who has divorced, and a divorcé is a man who has divorced.
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What do you call a married woman who keeps her maiden name?

If you are keeping your maiden name after marriage then you might like to go by “Ms.” instead, but you don't have to. You could keep your own name but just change the prefix to “Mrs.”.
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Can a divorced man be called a bachelor?

A bachelor is a man who has not been married and is not cohabiting. He lives on his own or with a flatmate/housemate. A woman in this situation is sometimes known as a bachelorette. A bachelor cannot have been married, as a man who married but then divorced is called a divorcé.
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How do I get my ex wife to drop my last name?

A spouse cannot force their ex-spouse to change their last name, unless it was specified in a prenuptial agreement. If you and your ex-spouse do not have children, your best option might be to negotiate their changing back to the maiden name in a divorce decree.
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How long does it take to change your name by deed poll?

The whole process of updating your records with all record holders usually takes 3–8 weeks, depending on how promptly you do it.
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