Can a married man change his last name without speaking with his wife.
affects this to the wife
2007-02-03 12:05:04 · 13 answers · asked by Kimm 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
he can, the considerate thing would be to involve her. however, he is not legally bound to do so.
2007-02-03 12:08:57 · answer #1 · answered by mcneely96 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not written in the bible, but it goes that far back. Until the early 1900's, women were not considered people in their own right - girls were the property of their fathers. When they married, they became the property of their husband, and taking his name was how other people knew who's property she was. With the suffragette movement, and legislation recognising women as "persons", women were no longer considered to be any man's personal property. The tradition of changing names continues, but it's no longer about ownership. Your friend has every right to keep the name she was born with when she marries.
2016-03-29 03:39:37 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He can but i think it would be wrong to do so especially to your wife and marriage and she may have to agree to it but i am not sure... Contact a lawyer and find out... By the way why are you wanting to change your last name anyways? Seems kinda sneaky and underhanded if you ask me.
2007-02-03 12:11:47 · answer #3 · answered by Lady Hewitt 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why are you wanting to do that , are you on the run from the law , or are you planing on skiping out on the wife ? Sounds like you are up to no good .
2007-02-03 12:13:59 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes he can, the wife's consent is not required. It would be strange for someone to take such a drastic step without first discussing it with their significant other - but it's not illegal.
2007-02-03 12:12:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anyone can change their name anytime they want. Being married does not give someone ownership over the other person.
2007-02-03 13:03:59 · answer #6 · answered by darin s 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whats he doing hes married some thing hes hiding or hiding from sounds weird to me better find out all you can
2007-02-03 12:09:26 · answer #7 · answered by peg42857 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sure he can and he doesnt have to be married anyone can change their last name or thier first name for that matter.
2007-02-03 12:32:09 · answer #8 · answered by purplecookies68 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, This has to go through a judge and I'm sure the judge is
going to ask about wives & children & creditors etc. etc.
2007-02-03 12:25:36 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
he can change whatever he wants in his name, but the wife can sue.
2007-02-03 12:10:00 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. You can change your last/middle/last name to whatever you want, when you want.
2007-02-03 17:42:25 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋