Ive got two kidz that have my surname and really dont want to rock the boat by changing mine, my fiancee is happy to have my surname but were unsure if it is legal to do that.
2007-08-24 01:19:01 · 10 answers · asked by melnuttytart 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
It IS legal to do so! You don't need to pay out for a Deed Poll! All the groom has to do is to contact everyone who knows him by his old name like the bank, utility companies, doctor,etc by letter with a photocopy of the Marriage Certificate, so that there is a link to the Surname he wishes to use!
I am in the same boat as you ! I've been married for 10 months and I'm still waiting for the hubby to sort his name out! But since he keeps throwing the threat of divorce in my face every week, I am not too fussed!
2007-08-24 02:04:24 · answer #1 · answered by xenonvalkyrie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think if the groom is taking the bride's surname he has to change it by deed poll. My friend got married about 15 years ago and her hubby changed his surname to her's because of her kids and I am sure he had to change it via deed poll. Ask Citizens advice, they should be able to help
2007-08-24 08:23:57 · answer #2 · answered by cavviecath 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is perfectly legal, although unusual, to change the couple's name to the bride's surname.
2007-08-24 08:25:15 · answer #3 · answered by scotchorama 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is legal, just because its not very commonly known doesnt mean you cant do it. the woman taking the mans surname is just tradition basically. no reason why you cant change that!
2007-08-24 09:49:33 · answer #4 · answered by * Mummy to 2 Girls * 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
of course it would be legal. you'd just have to do a deed poll which costs £30 and then you can call yourself whatever you like. i guess the same applies in the usa too.
2007-08-24 08:22:50 · answer #5 · answered by che 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What an awesome guy to do that!! Sounds like you are marrying a great man who will be a super step dad!!
2007-08-24 10:37:45 · answer #6 · answered by LilSunbeam 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is legal though not common.
2007-08-24 08:29:11 · answer #7 · answered by growing inside 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can call yourself anything you want, as long as it not for fraud reasons
2007-08-24 09:06:46 · answer #8 · answered by Janet C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can call yourself whatever you want.... I use my mothers maiden name .. my husband doesn't mind - he calls me something totally different.......
2007-08-24 08:23:11 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
not much of a man, letting his family name change to a womans!!!
Wouldn't be me, I'll tell u that much!
2007-08-24 10:45:04 · answer #10 · answered by yerafudbaw 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋