Name change post separation

[Sunshineandflipflops]

Hi , I'm hoping for some advice regarding names change.
My husband and I separated 10 months ago. He had an affair, I found out, we are 'polite' in front of the kids but basically he broke my heart and it's been a really difficult 10 months for me while he parades around with his younger model.
Initially, my thoughts on my name were that I wanted to keep the same name as my children, which ideally I do, however the more he and his family upsets and angers me, i don't feel I identify with or want their family name any longer. I want my own family name back.

I guess my question is, as we've decided to wait the two years to divorce, what to I need to do if I want to change my name back before this?

Thanks for any advice.

You can change your name any time you like, regardless of marital status. It's your name. It'll cost you a bit of money though - the deed poll is not much but changing your driving licence, passport, bank, phone, insurance etc is a headache and there might be admin fees.
www.gov.uk/change-name-deed-poll
There's also nothing to stop you just using your original name informally and seeing how you get on with it. If you're going through a divorce I wouldn't rush decisions about anything, it's a difficult time.

Thanks HoustonBess. I don't want to rush into anything and you're right, maybe i am best waiting until the divorce. I just hate having his family name as it's not one I am proud of, apart from it being my children's name. That is the only thing making it difficult for me.

You can change your name for free. See freedeedpoll.org.uk

No experience of this @sunshine but I feel exactly the same!!

I went back to my maiden name when I separated from my ex, at work and on social media. Then I booked a holiday using passport in married name which delayed me getting a new passport. I'm now buying a house and decided not to change name first in case of any confusion with land registry, credit checks etc. Now of course my married name will be on the deeds and I need to get a new will drawn up. At this rate there will never be a good time to change it officially and I don't really mind TBH.