Name Change Advice

Looking for name change advice or some tips for newlywed life? The MissNowMrs experts have created state-specific name change articles and checklists for you. We’ve chronicled our recommendations for how to travel while changing your name AND how to handle voting during the transition.

We’ve also compiled our best guidance for how to handle difficult sister in laws, holidays as newlyweds, the ever-annoying baby questions, and much more. Why? Because, while we are name change experts, we’re also newlywed wives, moms, and sisters.

We hope our name change advice articles help smooth your transition to your new name, and a whole new phase of life. Congratulations and best wishes from the entire MissNowMrs team!

Same Sex Married Name Change: What Rules Apply Where

The Supreme Court’s decision to not hear state appeals on same sex marriages will result in the legalization of that practice in eleven more states across the U.S. This ruling caused five states to immediately legalize same sex marriage; they include: Indiana, Oklahoma, Utah, Virginia and Wisconsin. Colorado, Kansas, North Carolina, South Carolina and Wyoming are overseen by appellate courts and must abide by their appeals court rulings. So they will also have to lift their bans on same sex marriage as well. This means that same sex couples in 30 states can marry in their home state and receive all of the legal benefits of marriage, including married name change.

Prior to the legalization of same-sex marriage, gay spouses were not issued a marriage license or marriage certificate. They were not able to use the married name change process to change their names. They instead had to petition the court system for a legal name change order and follow the legal name change process, which is both lengthy and expensive. Couples had to file numerous forms, be fingerprinted and run ads announcing the intended name change in local newspapers. This would only get them the name change order that is the legal document allowing them to file for their name change with government agencies.

Now, if a gay couple decides to marry in one of the 30 states that recognize their right to wed they will be issued a certified marriage certificate. That certificate can be used to file for a name change with the Social Security Administration, State Department (for a U.S. passport), the IRS, the United States Postal Service, as well as with state level offices such as the Motor Vehicle Administration and Voter Registration offices. While couples residing in states that have newly legalized same sex marriage may unfortunately meet resistance from office clerks. They can be confident that they have the legal right to change their names and enjoy newlywed life together.

Will Amal Alamuddin Change to George Clooney’s Last Name?

Will Amal Alamuddin change to George Clooney’s last name? George Clooney and Amal Alamuddin tied the knot a few days ago and now the entire world is wondering what’s next for the newlyweds. Will Amal change to her married last name? Will they start a family? Where will the live? While it’s none of our business, it’s fun to speculate!

Clooney’s bride is 36, which will affect her name change decision. Statistically, the older the bride is at the time of marriage the more likely she is to keep her maiden name in some way. Perhaps she will hyphenate Alamuddin-Clooney or take her maiden name as a middle name.

We think Amal should play the MarriedNameGame to see what her ideal name change option is based on 8 key name change factors in her life. Whatever name change option she chooses (or doesn’t), we wish both George and Amal a marriage filled with love and happiness that lasts a lifetime.

What do you think? Will Amal Alamuddin change to George Clooney’s last name? We’d love to hear your thoughts and predictions in a comment!

Jessica Simpson Is Changing to her Married Name

Did you hear that Jessica Simpson is changing to her married name? Newlywed Jessica Simpson announced on the Today Show that she is planning to change to her married name of Johnson. October is the height of newlywed name change and the star is one of many hundreds of thousands of women making the transition to Mrs. While Jessica is opting to replace Simpson with Johnson, she could have hyphenated both last names, taken both last names sans hyphen or taken her maiden name as a middle name.

Many stars opt to continue working under their maiden names despite changing their last names. It will be interesting to see what Jessica ends up doing with her name professionally. We sincerely hope she uses the MissNowMrs.com married name change service to make the completion and filing of her name change paperwork straightforward and fast! Congratulations Jessica and best wishes for your new marriage and new married name.

MarriageLicenseNow: A Free Online Guide for Marriage License Info

Looking for a guide for marriage license info? There is so much planning involved in a wedding that it is easy to overlook some of the key legal elements, like your marriage license. Your marriage license is the official document that authorizes your marriage in your particular state and county. Without it, well, you’re not legally married Yikes!

How much is a marriage license? Where do you get one? How many days prior to your wedding do you need to apply? Do you both have to apply in person? Is there a blood test?These are just a few of the questions that engaged couples need to research before applying for their marriage license.

Enter MarriageLicenseNow.com: it’s a free online guide to exactly what brides need to know about the marriage license application process in their specific county. No need to dig through endless data on a government site, simply select your state, your marriage county and instantly the most up to date information appears! You can also get great marriage license tips from brides in your county via their community boards.

Three cheers for a site that compiled marriage license info so you can spend more time with your soon-to-be spouse! And, should you need to change your name after marriage, the MissNowMrs app or online service can save you 13+ hours of hassle.

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5 Fun Fall Newlywed Activities

here are 5 fun newlywed activities that will help you enjoy fall and each other! As newlyweds, it’s easy to be so wrapped up in married life and the juggle of your schedules that you forget to take time to savor the seasons. Hence us making you a list!

Go Apple Picking – Wait for a crisp fall morning and head to a local orchard. You can spend the day picking apples together (hello photo op) and then come home and either eat them fresh or use them for pies or applesauce. Unsure where to go? Use this resource to locate an orchard in your state.

Attend a Football Game – Whether you opt for your local college/high school team or a professional team, get geared up and go to a football game. There’s nothing like cheering together and then snuggling under a quilt in the stands for building Fall memories together. Eat fun treats, enjoy the halftime show and head home knowing you didn’t miss out on a timeless Fall tradition.

Carve a Pumpkin – Remember making jack-o-lanterns as kids? Guest what? It’s still fun as an adult (especially if you add cocktails)! Stop by a local pumpkin stand or simply go to the grocery store to select your perfect gourd. You can have a competition to see who carves the best face or work as a team on a more elaborate design to grace your table. Either way, you’re guaranteed to have a good time.

Enjoy The Leaves – Take a walk through a park or plan a drive through gorgeous section of fall foliage. Admiring the beauty of the season is good for you souls. An alternate way to make the most of fall is to rake leaf piles in your yard and jump in them or use them to fuel a bonfire.

Plan Your Halloween Costumes Early – No one enjoys scrambling for a last minute costume. All the normal sizes and good ideas are always sold out leaving you to be over-sized Mickey and Mini or even worse Barney. If you start planning early enough, you can even make your costumes! Check out this site for 25 DIY couple costume ideas.

Whether you use our 5 Fun Fall Newlywed Activities or not. The important thing is to enjoy the season and each other. Taking time to make memories is never a bad idea and is always great for your relationship!

Did you get married this fall? If so, don’t miss our list of tips ideas, solutions, and tips for newlyweds!