Why would my ex wife keep my last name?
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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.
Does my wife have to change her last name?
Married last name In Alberta, you do not have to legally change your name after getting married. You may assume a married last name.
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.
Why would someone change their name?
A name change request can come about simply because a person doesn’t like his or her name as given at birth. In this same vein, people with names that could be embarrassing, especially if mispronounced or misspelled, may also seek name changes.
