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Frequently, when I come to this site, I see an advert that offers a service for divorced women who want to reclaim their maiden name, following the break-up of marriage.
I want to point out that Deed poll is NOT necessary!
It is NOT a legal requirement that a woman change her surname to that of her husband when she marries; it is merely a matter of custom.
If you are in the unfortunate position of divorce, wishing to reclaim your OWN name - which is on your Birth Certificate - all you need do is to notify all the appropriate authorities that you wish to be known by that name.
When my first marriage ended, I immediately reclaimed my maiden name - without paying a solicitor for the privilege!
Do NOT be conned into believing that you need to go through a legal and costly process in order to reclaim the name that you were given at birth!
I want to point out that Deed poll is NOT necessary!
It is NOT a legal requirement that a woman change her surname to that of her husband when she marries; it is merely a matter of custom.
If you are in the unfortunate position of divorce, wishing to reclaim your OWN name - which is on your Birth Certificate - all you need do is to notify all the appropriate authorities that you wish to be known by that name.
When my first marriage ended, I immediately reclaimed my maiden name - without paying a solicitor for the privilege!
Do NOT be conned into believing that you need to go through a legal and costly process in order to reclaim the name that you were given at birth!
I never went through Deed Poll to reclaim my own name!
You can call yourself by any name you choose as long as it isn't for fraudulent purposes.