Question

hopingforababyin09 · July 2012

So my soon to be ex husband and I met today to sign the paperwork to start the divorce process, and he asked me if I wanted to have my name restored. I wasn't sure what I wanted to do about my last name!

What would you do? Keep his last name or go back to my maiden name?

Part of me wants to go back to my maiden name because I don't want to be associated with him, but then wouldn't it be easier if I had the same last name as my kids.

Man I am so confused, why does this process have to be so frustrating and hurtful!

Snow__White__Queen · July 2012

When my parents divorced, it was a very nasty and long process. Despite my mom's feelings toward my dad and the way he acted, she chose to keep his last name so that the two of us would match. Its up to you, but it seemed to make everything easier as far as school and daycare and traveling went. I wish you and your family the best in this tough time! *hugs*

mamastich · July 2012

My mom restored her maiden name however I am choosing to keep my married name. I want to have the same last name as my daughter and for her to feel like we are a family unit. At the end of the day its just a name.