Why do women keep their last name after marriage?

Many women who keep their maiden names do so because they marry later in life or at a time when their careers are already in full swing, and it could be risky—both career-wise and financially speaking—to change names. That’s partly due to the value of personal branding or, in simple terms, name recognition.

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

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. Legally changing your name after marriage can include any of the following: Changing your name to your spouse’s last name.

Can a married woman revert to her maiden name?

“Clearly, a married woman has an option, but not a duty, to use the surname of the husband in any of the ways provided by Article 370 of the Civil Code. Generally, there is no law which prohibits a married Filipino woman from reverting and using her maiden name in her official records.

What happens if you don’t change your name after marriage?

Your marriage license and certificate will show both your current and new name after marriage. So, if you decide not to change, there will be a reference to your pre-marriage name, a.k.a. old name, a.k.a. current name, a.k.a. legal name. Nine times out of ten, it’s your maiden name.

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

Do I have to get a legal name change to change my surname when I get married or divorced? No. In both Alberta and Saskatchewan, you may choose to use the surname of your husband or wife (yes, some husbands adopt their wives’ names too) without going through a legal name change.

When your husband dies do you keep his last name?

Unlike a divorce decree that declares a divorced person’s reversion to a former name, a death certificate makes no provision for a surviving spouse’s name change. If you want to take your previous name after your spouse dies, you can follow the steps taken by those who change their names for various other reasons.

When I get divorced can I use my maiden name?

If your divorce document does show both your married name and your maiden name, it may be accepted on its own (that is, without your marriage certificate) — provided that it clearly shows the link between your married name and your maiden name.

Does a widow stay Mrs?

A widow is traditionally addressed as Mrs. John Jones, but if you feel the guest may not want to be addressed that way, it’s completely okay to ask her how she prefers to be addressed. A divorced woman who has kept her married name should be addressed as you suggested — Ms.