When a Name is Changed

Question: Several years back my wife changed her name... my question is should the children born prior to the name change use the name of their mother that was in use when they were born or the name that their mother uses now when it comes to mi-shaberach prayers that use the name of the mother? Answer: Once a name has been changed or added, the new name is the operative one – especially in a case where the original is no longer used at all – and should be used for such purposes as being called up to the Torah and the like. Sources: (שם הגדולים, ספרים, תרגום יונתן ד"ה וכזה; דרכי חיים ושלום השמטות לסי' תתקכט; ילקוט אברהם ע' קפא, ב; ע"ע טעמי המנהגים ע' קה, שד"ח מערכט גט סי' מא:ד, ד"ה ועל מה שנהגו)