Should you be Mrs. John Petterman? Advice on Taking Your Husband's Name
Tuesday August 30, 2005
Brides-to-be regularly face the question "are you taking your husband's name?" or are met with other people's assumptions before the decision has been made. What once was a common thing to do, isn't so rote anymore. If you're caught in the crossfires and wondering if taking his name will be giving up your identity, or not taking his name will be an insult to him and his family, check out this article: Changing Your Name When You Get Married - A Guide For Brides on Taking His Name, Keeping Your Own Name, and Options In-Between. If you've already made the decision to take his name, here's a guide to legally changing your name.


Comments
Here is an article giving comments on many of the arguments people give for women to change their surnames on marriage
http://keepyoursurname.livejournal.com/