Can I change my name back to my previous married name?

Can I change my name back to my previous married name?

If you separate or divorce and want to revert back to your maiden or birth name, you do not need to go through the official name change process. Rather, you can change between your maiden and married name as you wish.

Can I keep my husband’s last name after divorce?

Although there is no legal requirement to do so, many separated or divorced women revert to using their maiden name. This is entirely a personal choice – as there is no legal requirement to do so. Your husband cannot make you stop using his surname if you wish to continue to do so after your separation.

Why would my ex wife keep my last name?

Reasons women may want to keep their ex-husband’s last name Continuity with children — One of the most common reasons an ex may keep your last name is to keep her name the same as any children. Length of marriage —The longer the marriage, the more likely your ex will feel entitled to keeping your last name.