Greencard Divorcing and name change

[SVictoria 0]

Hello Vj people,

I removed conditions with a waiver of abuse, extreme cruelty that i experienced from my USC husband. I got approved and got my 10yrs greencard.

I am in the process of divorce right now. On the papers of divorce i filed i asked to restore my maiden name.

**If the divorce decree ordered to restore my maiden name. Can I still use my husband name if I wanted to and wait until i apply for naturalization for the name change to avoid the cost?

** I was abused before I got my 10yr greencard and now divorcing, when should I apply for naturalization? should i count another 5yrs? or 3?

Please put some light on me.

Thanks

[The Mean Lady 604]

If it is like marriage, then you can use your maiden/married name as you wish, you just need to walk around with your divorce certificate or whatever it's called. In my case, I walk around with my marriage certificate to prove I'm both people.

[hmh33 117]

http://www.uscis.gov/USCIS/Laws/Memoranda/Static_Files_Memoranda/Archives%201998-2008/2005/sec319a012705.pdf may be relevant

[VanessaTony 3,567]

Yes you should be able to keep your married name and change it later (I believe..) Check your state rules.

You got your GC based on VAWA? Then it's 3 years from being an LPR that you're eligible.