Using maiden name if you have children?
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Using maiden name if you have children?
| Mon, 07-09-2007 - 4:35pm |
I just read the post regarding changing back to maiden names without children, but what if you do have children? I asked for my maiden name back when I divorced (it was final last friday-happy day:0) but I'm wondering if it's a mistake because of the children. Do divorced women ever hyphenate their married and maiden names? Any opinions or experience?
Thanks.

I think that each situation is different... and in today's society, there are many children who's parent has a different last name... so it's not awkward or difficult for the children in any way.
Karen ~ wildlucky4me ~
It's just my maiden name is long, confusing, and always mispronounced/spelled, lol. But I'm leaning towards changing it just because I feel I need to reclaim my individuality from him. He no longer has a claim in me! :)
I absolutely want my maiden name back. Been my name for 37 out of my 47 years. Will I do it? Probably. But, have to wait for the divorce to be final (one year) and will see how my kids are with it (they are 6 and 5 so I am going to tread lightly).
GL with your decision.
M