A Alwyn Registered User Messages 244 29 Nov 2011 #1 Is it possible after a divorce to get a court order to stop your ex spouse carrying on using your surname?
Is it possible after a divorce to get a court order to stop your ex spouse carrying on using your surname?
T terrysgirl33 Registered User Messages 690 29 Nov 2011 #2 In Ireland your legal name is the name that you use. I don't think there are any laws about what name you can or can't use, except for professional titles.
In Ireland your legal name is the name that you use. I don't think there are any laws about what name you can or can't use, except for professional titles.
O onq Registered User Messages 4,388 29 Nov 2011 #3 No, so far as I know. "De minimis non curat lex" "The Law does not concern itself with trifles". You're starting to infringe on basic human rights there. People are legally allowed to change their name by deed poll.
No, so far as I know. "De minimis non curat lex" "The Law does not concern itself with trifles". You're starting to infringe on basic human rights there. People are legally allowed to change their name by deed poll.
T Thirsty Registered User Messages 3,755 29 Nov 2011 #4 Simple answer - no. You can call yourself what ever you like as long as there is no intention to defraud.
Simple answer - no. You can call yourself what ever you like as long as there is no intention to defraud.
M mf1 Registered User Messages 4,450 29 Nov 2011 #5 Alwyn said: Is it possible after a divorce to get a court order to stop your ex spouse carrying on using your surname? Click to expand... Why? mf
Alwyn said: Is it possible after a divorce to get a court order to stop your ex spouse carrying on using your surname? Click to expand... Why? mf
N nuac Registered User Messages 302 30 Nov 2011 #6 cannot stop ex-spouse from using former married name. Take it as a compliment.