Can I change back to my maiden name without a divorce Australia?

Can I change back to my maiden name without a divorce Australia?

If you married in Australia and took on your spouse’s name, you can go back to your previous family name. (This might be due to separation, divorce or personal choice. You don’t need to have separated or divorced.) You don’t need to apply for a change of name with BDM.

Can a woman go back to her maiden name?

In many cases, a wife will keep her maiden name or use both last names after the marriage is made official. Therefore, it is possible to go back to using a maiden name at any time or changing to a different name of her choosing if she so desires.

Can I change my name back to my maiden name if I’m still married?

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.

Can you reverse a name change?

There is no “reversal” of the first order changing your name. That is, you cannot reopen the case and ask the court to vacate the order changing your name. You can file a new name change petition and ask the court to change your name…

Does changing your name affect your Social Security?

Whenever you change your name, be sure to report the change to Social Security. Otherwise, we may not record your earnings properly and you may not receive all the benefits you are due. Not changing your name with Social Security can also delay your income tax refund, if you are entitled to one.