Can a widow go back to her maiden name?

Can a widow go back to her maiden name?

If you have been widowed and you want to revert to your maiden name (or whatever name you were using before marriage), you do not need a deed poll your marriage certificate and your late husband’s death certificate together are sufficient evidence of your name change.

Can you collect widows benefits if you remarry?

If you receive benefits as a widow, divorced widow, widower, or divorced widower You cannot get benefits if you remarry before age 60 or if you are disabled and remarry before age 50. If you remarry before you turn 50, you will not be entitled to survivor’s benefits, unless the marriage ends.

Can you remarry the person you divorced?

Many people who divorce later come to realize they made a mistake. Nevertheless, divorced couples can – and do – find ways to not only repair their damaged relationship, but to re-marry. I’ve worked with scores of people who have re-married the person they divorced, and believe any divorcee can do the same.

What to do when you are unhappy in your marriage?

Speak to your partner, reach out to friends you trust, talk to a counselor or therapist. Problems can be solved. You owe it to yourself, your partner and your family not to ignore them. It’s important to note that an unhappy marriage and a bad marriage are two separate things.