Why should I change my last name?

Why should I change my last name?

Many brides find that having the same last name as their husband helps them feel more like a family. Changing their name is an important and official symbol of the commitment they’ve made to each other. Monogramming home goods, personalizing decor items and making dinner reservations all become easier.

Does a woman have to change her last name when she gets married?

Many people believe that in a marriage one spouse is required to legally change their last name to match the other spouse’s last name. Anyone is free to keep their own name, hyphenate their name with a spouse’s name, take their spouse’s name, or come up with a completely different name altogether.

How do I revert to my maiden name?

Changing your name after divorce All you need to revert your ID and bank accounts back to your maiden name after you divorce is your decree absolute and your marriage certificate. Alternatively, you can change your name by deed poll and present this document instead.

Can I revert back to my maiden name before divorce?

The legal position is that a party who has separated but is not yet divorced can revert to using their maiden name before the divorce is finalised.

Can I change my name back to my maiden name if I’m not divorced?

You simply need to take with you a copy of the Marriage Certificate, Birth Certificate and, if applicable, the Divorce Order to the relevant institutions and inform them that you are reverting to your maiden name.