Life After Divorce

Life After Divorce: Complete Recovery Guide

Antonio Jimenez, Esq.

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Alabama

How to Change Your Name After Divorce in Alabama (2026 Legal Guide)

Complete guide to changing your name after divorce in Alabama. Filing fees $25-$95, two pathways, required documents, and step-by-step process for 2026.

Alaska

Antonio G. Jimenez, Esq.·16 min read

How to Change Your Name After Divorce in Alaska: Complete 2026 Guide

Alaska name change after divorce costs $0-$250. Request maiden name restoration in divorce decree under AS 25.24.165 or file separate petition. Step-by-step process.

Arizona

Antonio G. Jimenez, Esq.·16 min read

How to Change Your Name After Divorce in Arizona (2026 Guide)

Arizona name change after divorce costs $0 when included in your decree under A.R.S. § 25-325. Complete guide to restoring your maiden name, filing fees, and timeline.

Arkansas

How to Change Your Name After Divorce in Arkansas (2026 Guide)

Change your name after divorce in Arkansas for $0 extra via your decree or $165 by separate petition. Step-by-step process, forms, fees, and timeline.

California

How to Change Your Name After Divorce in California (2026 Guide)

Change your name after divorce in California for free using Form FL-395. Learn the 3 legal options, $435 filing fees, required documents, and step-by-step process.

Colorado

Antonio G. Jimenez, Esq.·18 min read

How to Change Your Name After Divorce in Colorado (2026 Guide)

Colorado name change after divorce costs $0-$105 via decree restoration under C.R.S. § 14-10-120.2. Complete 2026 guide with steps, forms, fees, and agency checklist.

Connecticut

How to Change Your Name After Divorce in Connecticut (2026 Guide)

Complete guide to name change after divorce in Connecticut. Conn. Gen. Stat. § 46b-63 allows restoration with no hearing required. DMV fee: $30. SSA: free.

Delaware

How to Change Your Name After Divorce in Delaware: 2026 Guide

Complete guide to name change after divorce in Delaware. Two legal paths: divorce decree ($0 extra) or court petition ($85 filing fee). Step-by-step process for 2026.

Florida

How to Change Your Name After Divorce in Florida (2026 Guide)

Complete guide to name change after divorce in Florida. Two legal paths: $0 via divorce decree or ~$400 separate petition under F.S. §68.07. Step-by-step process.

Georgia

Antonio G. Jimenez, Esq.·1 min read

How to Change Your Name After Divorce in Georgia (2026 Guide)

Complete guide to name change after divorce in Georgia. 3 legal methods under O.C.G.A. § 19-5-16, filing fees from $0-$290, step-by-step process for SSA, DDS, and courts.

Hawaii

How to Change Your Name After Divorce in Hawaii (2026 Guide)

Hawaii name change after divorce guide: restore your maiden name via divorce decree at no extra cost or file separately for $56. Step-by-step process, forms, and FAQs.

Idaho

Antonio G. Jimenez, Esq.·18 min read

How to Change Your Name After Divorce in Idaho (2026 Guide)

Complete guide to name change after divorce in Idaho. Restore your maiden name for $0 extra in your divorce decree or file separately for $166. Idaho Code § 7-802.

Illinois

Antonio G. Jimenez, Esq.·16 min read

How to Change Your Name After Divorce in Illinois (2026 Guide)

Illinois name change after divorce guide: restore your maiden name for $0 extra in the decree under 750 ILCS 5/413, or file separately for $250-$350. Step-by-step process.

Indiana

How to Change Your Name After Divorce in Indiana (2026 Guide)

Complete guide to name change after divorce in Indiana. Two legal paths: $0 via divorce decree under IC 31-15-2-18, or $200-$330 standalone petition. Step-by-step process.

Iowa

Antonio G. Jimenez, Esq.·18 min read

How to Change Your Name After Divorce in Iowa (2026 Guide)

Iowa name change after divorce costs $0 if included in your decree under Iowa Code § 598.37. Full guide: 2 legal paths, filing fees, step-by-step checklist.

Kansas

How to Change Your Name After Divorce in Kansas (2026 Guide)

Kansas name change after divorce costs $0-$62 through your divorce decree under K.S.A. 23-2716. Step-by-step guide to restoring your maiden name in 2026.

Kentucky

How to Change Your Name After Divorce in Kentucky (2026 Guide)

Kentucky name change after divorce costs $0 extra via divorce decree under KRS 403.230. Step-by-step process, fees ($118.50 standalone), SSA, and DMV updates.