# Change Last Name **URL:** \ **Category:** Divorce and Separation Answers\ **Created:** [May 29, 2007, 12:09pm UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/change-last-name/4531 "2007-05-29T12:09:15Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 2\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Helena\_Nevicosi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/db5fbb/32.png) [@Helena\_Nevicosi](https://forum.rosen.com/u/Helena_Nevicosi)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2007, 12:09pm UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/change-last-name/4531/1 "2007-05-29T12:09:15Z")
Yes. Helena M. Nevicosi Attorney with Rosen Law Firm 4101 Lake Boone Trail, Suite 500 Raleigh, North Carolina 27607 919.787.6668 main phone 919.256.1665 direct fax 10925 David Taylor Drive, Suite 100 Charlotte, North Carolina 28262 704.644.2831 main voice 704.307.4595 main fax 1829 East Franklin Street, Bldg 600 Chapel Hill, NC 27514 919.321.0780 main phone 919.787.6668 main fax > **[North Carolina Divorce Law - Legal Answers and Info](https://www.rosen.com/)** > > The best resource for divorce in NC. Find accurate, legal, family law advice from attorneys practicing in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, and Chapel Hill. 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:** ![adenem](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/59ef9b/32.png) [@adenem](https://forum.rosen.com/u/adenem)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2007, 7:25am UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/change-last-name/4531/2 "2007-05-29T07:25:35Z")
I have received my divorce papers and would like to change my last name. Your web site indicates that a woman can change her last name (one of the choices) back to that of a prior deceased husband. My question is, if we were divorced prior to his death, can I still take his name back? Thanks Adene Meece