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A small point really but women don't have their own surnames, they must take either the surname of their father or husband.
People can call themselves whatever they like!A small point really but women don't have their own surnames, they must take either the surname of their father or husband.
andHow you earn your name is by use and repute. Effectively this means for most purposes, if someone wants to be known by their married name (or any other), then they just use this name and ask people to call them by it.
The surname of a child can be changed in the but only in certain circumstances. However, the surname of a child can also be changed by Deed poll or common usage.
A small point really but women don't have their own surnames, they must take either the surname of their father or husband.
Where did that rediculous statement come from?
Do you think that men dont have their own surnames either, since they take them from their parents too?
And as for 'must' take them from father or husband - peopel can just as easily take their mothers' name.
To the original poster, I'd be annoyed too if someone decided to change my name for me without permission.
I think the point is that all surnames come from a man, even your mothers name came from her father
I am amazed at the number of people who still think its radical, pinko liberal dangerous thinking for a woman to use her own family name throughout her life.
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