# Can I make my ex take her name back? **URL:** \ **Category:** Divorce and Separation Answers\ **Created:** [June 17, 2004, 5:11am UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/can-i-make-my-ex-take-her-name-back/888 "2004-06-17T05:11:47Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 2\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![JanetFritts](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/d2c977/32.png) [@JanetFritts](https://forum.rosen.com/u/JanetFritts)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2004, 5:11am UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/can-i-make-my-ex-take-her-name-back/888/1 "2004-06-17T05:11:47Z")
Dear Shanev: No, there is nothing you can do about which name she chooses to use. Maybe you can change your name if you detest her that much (only joking). Best of luck. Janet L. Fritts Attorney at Law 4101 Lake Boone Trail, Suite 500 Raleigh, North Carolina 27607 [NCDivorce.com](http://www.NCDivorce.com) 919-787-6668 The response posted above is based upon the limited factual information made available and is not intended as a full and complete response to the question. The only reliable manner to obtain complete and adequate legal advice is to consult with an attorney, fully explain your situation, and allow the attorney sufficient opportunity to research the applicable law and facts required to render an accurate opinion. The basic information provided above is intended as a public service but a full discussion with an attorney should be undertaken before taking any action. ---
**Author:** ![shanev](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/77aa72/32.png) [@shanev](https://forum.rosen.com/u/shanev)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2004, 9:32am UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/can-i-make-my-ex-take-her-name-back/888/2 "2004-06-16T09:32:00Z")
My ex decided to keep my last name and now it’s two years later and I would like for her to change back to her madien name…is there any way I can make her do this legally if she doesn’t do it on her own?