2006-09-07 10:34:44 · 17 answers · asked by mochadiva_d 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
some do, if they are a woman of means.... ( that means a woman of $$)
2006-09-07 10:38:19 · answer #1 · answered by Dragonflygirl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have an Aunt that did just that. And she didn't come from a lot of money or power. She was married to her deceased husband over 40 years and then married a man that was a widower. She uses both names, her new husbands last.
2006-09-08 00:02:31 · answer #2 · answered by Classy Granny 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would think that you may use any name(s) that you wish, as long as there is no intent or attempt to defraud.
Do you mean the use of two separate names (e.g. Mary Smith AND Mary Brown) or the use of both names, together (e.g. Mary Smith-Brown)?
I think that if you have financial, legal, or business reasons for doing so - why not?
If your second husband loves you, and is secure in your love for him, why would he care what name(s) you use? It certainly IS a fact that you WERE married previously. How can a dead husband threaten a living one?
You might want to see how your husband feels about which name(s) you use, simply to consider his feelings, but I think he should support you in your choice, if you feel quite strongly about it, just as you should consider his, if he does.
This is my opinion, for what it is worth. I am not an attorney.
2006-09-07 17:44:29 · answer #3 · answered by zen 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's ok if the woman has children with her deceased husband, therefore, wanting to have the same last name as her children
2006-09-07 17:55:16 · answer #4 · answered by joalteeth 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My Grandmother does and no ones ever thought twice about it. She was married to my grandfather for 40+ years and had 3 daughters. We are from a small town and people knew her by that name. My grandpa died unexpectantly from a heart attack and when she married her second husband (my step grandpa) she added his last name to my grandfather's. I think, especially if the women has children or has been know by the name for a long time, it's completly acceptable.
2006-09-07 19:16:46 · answer #5 · answered by Leslie W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure, why not? You can do whatever you want. However, you might want to consider your new husbands' feelings on the issue. Keeping the previous husband's name means that you still want to be thought of as his wife. Make sure that your new husband is okay with this idea.
2006-09-07 23:02:43 · answer #6 · answered by drshorty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have known women to do this, generally because they were married for many years or have children, or both. Especially in the instances where a woman has children from a previous marriage, I think it is perfectly acceptable.
2006-09-08 18:49:30 · answer #7 · answered by JenV 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no she can't use the 2 last names at the same time. she should use the last name of her present husband - provided they are married(of course).
2006-09-07 18:48:49 · answer #8 · answered by aarcue 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She should ask her second (present) husband. Likely, he has thought about it and has a preferance, or is willing to leave it to you.
It only matters in the real world if you have kids, OR if you are a professional (your name is your brand, or is recognizable or something).
Even so....really and truly, it will come down to your preference.
2006-09-07 19:01:29 · answer #9 · answered by firehorsetwo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes but that is probably for forging checks... and hey dont you love your second husband, you might as well stay a lonely widow.
2006-09-07 17:42:08 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Who would want that long of a name?
2006-09-07 20:55:19 · answer #11 · answered by sheeny 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋