i am getting married and currently have the same surname as my daughter which i would like to keep (my family name). i know its unusual but it is possible for my husband to take my name. i do not want a double barrelled name.
2007-12-06 07:06:01 · 15 answers · asked by lilmiss s 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Genealogy
added later: my husband 2 be is more than happy for this to happen and so are our friends for that matter. what is of paramount importance is that my daughter still feels part of my family
2007-12-06 07:23:59 · update #1
Yes, he can. And he doesn't need to do it by deed poll either. He can send the wedding cert to officialdom to change the name on his passport. He can also use the name for at least two years, ie on bills etc, then it is by 'common assent'. the hoi-poloi change names frequently when inheriting titles. The current Lord O'Neil of Shane's Castle, Co. Antrim wasn't born an O'Neil but assumed the name on taking the title.
2007-12-08 00:33:34 · answer #1 · answered by outremerknight 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is more tradition which states the woman takes the mans name, providing your intended is happy with that arrangement it shouldn't be a problem.
There is no automatic need for you to change your name upon marriage, you can keep your own name.
In which case your husband to be can change his name by deed poll to match yours, if you both want the same surname to prevent confusion.
This site explains the options:
http://www.ukdps.co.uk/AWomansRightsUponMarriage.html
But any British citizen over 16 years has a right to change their name by deed poll, the above site covers that.
My father changed his name by deed poll prior to his marriage (not to my mother's name) there is no problem for any documentation, as he had a deed poll certificate, which could be produced when there might be a problem. I produced it when I needed to collect his death certificate, as it was a different name than on his birth certificate.
2007-12-06 07:11:08 · answer #2 · answered by Sprinkle 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes, your husband can take your surname. There is only one state that requires a woman to take her husband's last name and that's Hawaii. Everywhere else in the U.S. it's customary but not a legal requirement.
2007-12-06 16:59:34 · answer #3 · answered by mollyflan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I have some friends that did that because he had a daft surname he was happy to be shot of.
2007-12-06 07:10:42 · answer #4 · answered by Mimkat hate the new Yahoo Answers so has retired. 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is only common practice that a married woman takes on the name of the man.
There is no legal reason why he cannot take on your name.
2007-12-06 07:09:57 · answer #5 · answered by ? 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes it's possible. He can't do it automatically like you could take his name.
He will need to go to the town hall and get it changed by 'deed poll'.
Good luck with the wedding.
2007-12-06 07:10:26 · answer #6 · answered by gilly g 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Well that will really mess up the genealogists.
Yes, he can change his name to anything he wants.
I think it is bad for the kids
Bad for passing down your heritage
What does his family think?
When my mom remarried she changed her name and my DAD was thrilled! but when she divorced # 2 she took it back.
too match the kids. I think you should take your husbands name, the birds do it and the bees do it.... conform or simply resolve yourself to not marrying Mr. Doublebarrel and go for Smith or Jones instead!
2007-12-06 07:31:35 · answer #7 · answered by TaylorProud 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
yes my friend husband took her name all they did was the same things that you'd have to do to take his name.
2007-12-07 00:13:50 · answer #8 · answered by dolly doo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is perfectly possible though you would have to see a solicitor and he would have to change his name by deedpoll
2007-12-06 07:39:47 · answer #9 · answered by jay 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Easier for you to just keep your name after you get married.
2007-12-06 07:13:44 · answer #10 · answered by Diane M 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋