Ex wife changed first name when we married, which to use on forms?

[Donny3rd 1]

On the g-325a it asks for prior spouse's name. It ask for mainden name which is fine. Then it ask for first name. The 129-f just asks for name and doesn't specify maiden or otherwise. Problem is she changed her first, middle, and last names when we married. Should i use her new first name or the original name on the g-325a and which name should i use on 129-f? The divorce decree has her new name with middle initial. When we were divorced she didn't show up and so her name is still the whole new name, my last name and all. So i'm just confused as to which names to put.

Any help is appreciated,

Thank you!

[Oz88 0]

I'd think that by putting the name exactly as it is on the divorce decree, it would help avoid having to produce further evidence that your ex wife changed her name.

[Darnell 8,479]

I'd use the name in the divorce decree, with an AKA listing, to the right of it.

if no space, use an attachment sheet.

if you have any copy of her 'legal name change', suggest to include it.

this is usually a 1 to 5 page simple court decree or court action document.

[Donny3rd 1]

i don't have the name change papers, she took those. i'll use the new first name as that's how most of her records are and it's on the divorce paper.

so g-325= maiden last name, new first name

but, should i use maiden or new last name on i129-f? it just says name of prior spouses. no mention of maiden or other wise.

[Darnell 8,479]

for I-129F - Suggest to use to name in the divorce decree. First 'Eye-ball matchup' at USCIS will be on the names in the I-129F, with any attached paperwork.

Name match on divorce decree? yay ! great ! little to no confusion by casefile reviewer.

Edited July 3, 2010 by Darnell

[Donny3rd 1]

ok cool, thank you all! good point Darnell. Full new name on 129-f it is then. i feel relieved at the good logic this site is very helpful!