CHANGING A SURNAME BACK TO A MAIDEN NAME AFTER DIVORCE IN UKRAINE ✅ FAMILY ✅ SERVICES

Analyzes your situation (whether you have children, whether the surname was registered after marriage).
Checks the availability of all documents: passport, marriage dissolution certificate, children's birth certificates (if required), and state duty payment receipt.
Provides recommendations on surname choice and possible legal nuances.

Prepares the application for surname change.
Verifies the correctness of all documents and prepares copies.
Advises on the need for notarization of specific documents (if there are special circumstances).

Submits the application personally or via an electronic service (if available in the region).
Monitors the correct registration of the application and the case registration number.
Agrees on the date for obtaining the new certificate of surname change.

Changing surname to maiden name after divorce: legal support from “Consultant”

Divorce is not only an emotional but also a legal process that requires attention to detail. If you’ve decided to return to your maiden name, it’s important to know how to go through this process correctly. The legal marketplace “Consultant” offers professional assistance in this matter.

How to change your surname after divorce: steps toward your maiden name

Document preparation: to change your surname, you need to submit an application to the Civil Registry Office at your place of residence. The application must be accompanied by your passport, divorce certificate, and, if necessary, your children’s birth certificates.
Application submission: the application is submitted personally or through an authorized representative. If the application is submitted after the divorce, it is filed separately from the divorce application.
Certificate issuance: after reviewing the application, the Civil Registry Office issues a certificate of surname change.

Important aspects of changing your surname after divorce

Application submission period: the application can be submitted at any time after the divorce, with no time limitation.
Choice of surname: a person has the right to return to their maiden name or keep their former spouse’s surname.
Documents required for surname change: you need to submit an application, passport, divorce certificate, children’s birth certificates (if any), a receipt for the state duty payment, and photographs.

Why choose “Consultant” for changing your surname

Professional support: our lawyers have extensive experience in handling surname change procedures after divorce.

Individual approach: we take into account all the details of your situation and provide personalized consultations.

Speed and efficiency: we help you collect the necessary documents and submit the application to the Civil Registry Office.

Contact “Consultant” — we’ll help you return to your maiden name without unnecessary hassle.

Conclusion

Changing your surname to your maiden name after divorce is not just a formality — it’s a legally significant process that requires accuracy and proper document preparation. By choosing professional support from “Consultant,” you receive expert assistance at every stage — from consultation and document preparation to filing the application with the Civil Registry Office and obtaining the certificate. Our lawyers ensure that the entire process is as fast, transparent, and stress-free as possible. This allows you to reclaim your maiden name without the risk of errors or unexpected delays, while maintaining peace of mind and confidence in the result.