While there is no legal prohibition that prevents you from keeping
the last name of your spouse, and some people choose to do so for any number of reasons, a woman can also legally change her name as a part of the divorce process, or any time afterwards.
Not exact matches
For this reason, each couple makes their own choice regarding their
last name (s), the division
of labor, parenting, or any other decision, taking into consideration the unique gifts, calling and opportunities available to each
spouse.
We think
of giving them a
name that sounds good out loud, that looks pretty written, that works with your
last name, that doesn't remind you or your
spouse / partner
of the boy who picked his nose in math class or the girl who made faces at you from the bus window.
Changing your
last name will not erase your credit history and you will not become a joint user on any
of your
spouse's financial dealings.
When divorcing a
spouse, the choices made prior to the divorce being finalized will impact most areas
of your life, including your
last name, address, and your assets upon leaving the marriage.
Joint Life,
Last Survivor with Return
of Purchase Price: This option pays annuity throughout the life
of the annuitant and on his / her death, continues the annuity during the lifetime
of the
named spouse.
On the demise
of the
named spouse (
last survivor), the premium (purchase price) is returned to the nominee.