Can I use both my maiden name and married name?

Can I use both my maiden name and married name?

Some people change their legal name, but continue to use their maiden name after marriage. You also may be able to obtain authorization to do business as your new name without changing documents—this is called a “doing business as” approval, or DBA.

How do I change back to my maiden name with Social Security?

You’ll need to fill out Form SS-5, the standard application for a Social Security card that you can download from the Social Security website. Mail the form or deliver it in person to your local Social Security office, along with original copies of documents proving your legal name change and your identity.

Can a married woman open a bank account in her maiden name?

All you should need is a copy of your birth certificate, marriage certificate and something with your current address on it (preferably with a photo on it). You should then be able to open an account in either your married name or your maiden name.

Why do wives take their husband’s surname?

Historically, a person’s surname was not considered all that important. Thusly (as they would say), the doctrine of coverture emerged – and women were thereafter considered “one” with their husbands and therefore required to assume the husband’s surname as their own.

Why is my wife so mean?

It can also be another reason your wife is acting mean. She’s angry over a past conflict. Women tend to be more in tune with their emotions than men. These feelings can turn into resentment and anger and cause your wife to become negative and insulting in an attempting to hurt you in the way you have hurt her.

Can a man take his wife’s last name?

A man is legally entitled to take his wife’s surname upon marriage. Although it is still not considered to be the traditional approach, the number of men adopting their wives’ surnames is reported to be on the rise.