in uk law can a man take on his new wifes surname without changing it by deed poll?

Answer 1

I think so in theory, but in practice I think he might need a Change of Name Deed. These are cheap as chips anyway (maximum about £50) and SO easy to do. As I say, in theory he wouldn't need one, but in practice, banks, passport agency etc, he probably would. There's no obligation to enrol the Deed at the Supreme Court though, and a person can use any name they like as long as it's not with the intention to defraud. He might want to try just changing it on his marriage as if a woman can change hers by virtue of the marriage then if a man can't, surely that's sexist??

Answer 2

I think they would have to change their name by deed poll yes. You can do it for £10 on the Internet, I did.

Answer 3

What is wrong with the system that is already in place which everyone understands? Why do you want to be radical over such a mundane thing. If you want to be radical do something outragious like making love to a complete stranger without a condom. Not that is foolhardy but radical.

Answer 4

No he can only use his real name on documents as fraud is committed so he would need to change it legally by deed poll.

Answer 5

Like Tucsie says, in the UK, anyone can simply 'change' their name but you can expect a few 'administrative' problems if you don't inform people like the Inland Revenue. (In France it's much more difficult - even if your name is slightly embarassing).

Answer 6

Not sure, but my auntie got her new husband change his name to the name of my uncle who died a few years before.

Answer 7

Anybody can take any name they like as long as it's genuine and not for fraud. It's the name that everyone knows you by.

Answer 8

i don't think so because this country is patriarchal which means wives should take the name of their husbands

Answer 9

yes, Im a registrar manager, own my paractice, self employed, millionnaire

Answer 10

no you can't