Name after divorce

[Iamwarrior]

I hugely regret giving up my maiden name when I got married. I am now going through a divorce, and have two children both with stbx husband's surname.

I would really like to go back to my own name, but hate the idea of having a different surname to my children

If I can get over having a different surname, are there any other pitfalls?

Thanks

I’m not in exactly the same situation as I didn’t change my name when I got married.

So I have a different last name to my DC. The only thing I do is take DCs birth certificates when travelling.

Am sure others will be along and will watch with interest.

I know someone who agreed that the children would have a middle name added of her maiden name. Not sure if that’s a solution that works for you.

I changed back to my maiden name after a few years, it was a bit of a pain but doable. What helped was getting a Deed Poll - Deed Polls aren't necessary but are accepted as proof of change of name by pretty much everyone and are ridiculously cheap and easy to get online so they cut down the admin. The kids have their father's name - hey ho, he's still their father, so that's fine, I got over it.

I changed my name back to my maiden name after divorce, although it’s now different to my DS, it was the best desicion as it gave me my identity back. My DS isn’t at all bothered we have different surnames. Do what you feel is right