Reverting to a Maiden Name Prior to a Divorce Being Finalised
Reverting to your maiden name after filing for divorce, but before the finalisation is possible. Upon marriage many women adopt their husband’s surname by use of a marriage certificate. Other variations of name change upon marriage also exist. However, most other types of name change require use of a Deed Poll.
When a marriage comes to an end, many women wish to revert to their original name or alter their current name. If a woman adopted her husbands surname, she can use her decree absolute to revert to her maiden name. All other types of name change require a Deed Poll.
A woman can revert to her maiden name prior to divorce finalisation and issue of decree absolute. Many women wrongly believe that once divorce proceedings begin, they must use their husband’s name until finalisation. This is not the case.
Using a Deed Poll, a separated woman can change her surname at any time. She can simply revert to her maiden name or could alter other parts of her name. No matter what kind of name change is required, a Deed Poll can be used to get all records updated quickly into the new name.
The process of a name change by Deed Poll does not affect any divorce proceedings that are happening or that may happen in the future. The only thing that needs to be done is to notify the other party of the name change so that subsequent documentation regarding the divorce can be in the new name.
To change your name...
- Fill in our online application form
- Receive your Deed Poll in the post
- Sign and date your Deed Poll
- Update records into your new name
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