I split up with ex DP 3.5 years ago. We have two children who both have his surname. I love my own surname and never once though about changing it.
I was happy for DCs to have his name as mine is very unique and I didn't want clients I work with to be able to trace my children (I used to work local to where I live and wanted my kids free from any trouble at school etc).
Anyway I have learnt through here that going abroad etc can be tricky with a different surname- ex is sometimes a pain so asking for him to grant permission etc will not always be easy for holidays. Also the children keep asking why my name is different to theirs.
Would I be unreasonable to change my surname to ex DPs? I don't think he cares about me doing it. I would still keep my own name for work/professional use.
Has anyone changed their name at home but kept an old one at work? Is it a pain for getting paid etc?
Thanks