Do i go back to my maiden name?

Once i am divorced do i automatically go back to my maiden name or am i stuck with my married name unless i change it back to my maiden name by deed poll?

Thanks

You don't change automatically but you are free to use whichever name you prefer - simply tell people you are now using your maiden name (if that's what you want)

For official documents, most places (banks etc) should be able to change back to your maiden name without needing a change of name deed if you can provide suitable evidence - typically your birth certificate and decree absolute. The passport agency will also make a change on that basis if you send a covering letter.

(If your bank won't, then you could change your pasport and then open a new bank account elsewhere!)

The only people you may have a problem with are Benefits and Tax offices - but even if they require a change of name deed you can still start using your original name straight away - as long as you are not doing it to defraud anyone, you can call yourself whatever you want..

Once divorced its your choice, some keep the married name others just inform utilities bank ect that they have changed their name, if you would like to legally change your name its very easy,

http://www.wikivorce.com/divorce/index.php?page=shop.product_ details&flypage=flypage_new.tpl&product_id=38&category_id=11&option=com_vir tuemart&Itemid=2707

Thanks for clearing that up guys!