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Family Law Resources -
Marriage
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No. A woman's name changes only if she wants it changed. In the past, a woman would often change her last name to her husband's name when she married. Now society recognizes a woman's right to take her husband's name, keep her original name, or use both names. The general rule is that if a woman uses a chosen name consistently and honestly, then it will be recognized as her true name. American Bar Association Family Legal Guide Copyright © 2004 American Bar Association
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