These are changing times and some newlywed couples might have their own ideas about what protocols they might wish to follow after getting hitched.
The topic of changing name after marriage is bound to be at the heart of this type of conversation and this is because there are a number of valid reasons why this might be a good thing to do.
Here is a look at some of the key reasons why you might want to change your name when you get married.
Confirming your marital status
If you have made a significant decision that changes your future you will want people to know about it and one of the most obvious ways to do that is to take the name of your partner or change the style of your surname, maybe incorporating a version of both of your original surnames.
You don’t like your original surname
You might be of the opinion that your original surname has been a burden to you, especially if it is difficult to pronounce or spell.
Creating a family name
Family circumstances might mean that your children have different surnames and can sometimes make them and you feel a bit awkward.
When you think your surname is holding you back
Discrimination is unacceptable but it can and does happen in life, which is another compelling reason why you might want to change your surname.
Whether it is for ethnic reasons or family heritage, some people decide to change their surname to improve their prospects.
Transgender
If you are transgender it is perfectly feasible that you might have a surname that doesn’t fit with your current profile.
Changing your surname can be an important part of the change process undertaken by someone who is transgender.
Professional status
It might be the case that you develop a professional reputation under a different name and when that name becomes a dominant force in your life you might decide to adopt the surname on a more permanent basis.
Starting a new chapter in your life
Divorce can be a painful life experience and you may decide you don’t want a permanent reminder of what you have been through and left behind.
That is why you might want to change your surname after divorce.
Religious motivation
Name changes for religious reasons are actually quite commonplace and a regular reason cited for a change of surname.
When the husband wants to take the wife’s name
Many marriage traditions are disappearing and that includes the protocol of the wife taking the husband’s surname.
It is now a regular occurrence to see the husband take the wife’s surname.
Same-sex relationships
Laws in every state and country vary when it comes to same-sex marriages and sharing the same surname is one way of making it easier to deal with your financial arrangements as well as confirming your relationship status at the same time.
As you can see, there are all sorts of perfectly good reasons why you might decide to change your surname and that is why this is such a regular and common legal transaction being undertaken.
