Do you have to change the name when married?

isitenough

When a woman gets married does she have to change the name on the mortage to her married name? A friend has been married nearly 14 years but still has the joint mortgage in her maiden name (everything else is in her married name). Would this ever been a problem?
Just wondering.

opinions4u

You don't have to. But why wouldn't you?

It might cause a problem if you wanted to apply for another product with the lender at some point in the future. But that would depend on the product and the lender in question!

boliston

The easiest answer is to just keep your maiden name after marriage. If I was a woman there is absolutely no way I would ever change my name on marriage.

benjo

boliston wrote: »

T......... If I was a woman there is absolutely no way I would ever change my name on marriage.

Not even if your name was Phyllis Fottlebottom?

adj_2

I got married 3 years ago and have never taken my husband's name. I chose to keep my maiden name largely because I didn't see the point and I can't be faffed with changing everything. (Oh, and I quite like my surname!)
I've never had any issues where joint accounts, mortgages are concerned...but then I have never used my married name on anything, so there has been no change for me. I don't see why it would be an issue though re. the mortgage.
(Although don't think my husband's Mum has ever really gotten over it!! She now views me as a staunch feminist who has insulted the family name!! Ha ha ha!)
It is however quite surprising how many people do pass comment - I was once questioned about it by a rather put-out and indignant Doctor's Receptionist!

SmlSave

When a woman gets married does she have to change the name on the mortage to her married name? A friend has been married nearly 14 years but still has the joint mortgage in her maiden name (everything else is in her married name). Would this ever been a problem?
Just wondering.

Hi This wouldn't be a problem. We sell lots of houses where a maiden name has been kept on the title and/or mortgage account.

isitenough

Thanks for all the replies.
Wasn't a concern just more a wondering.