Expert guides and advice
A clear UK guide to reverting to your maiden name after divorce: when your decree absolute and marriage certificate are all you need, when a deed poll is the cleaner route, and exactly how to update your passport, bank, DVLA and HMRC records.
Double-barrelled surnames are completely legal in the UK, and you don't need to be married to have one. This 2026 guide covers the rules, the pros and cons, how to choose the order, and exactly how to make it official.
When does your marriage certificate alone change your surname, and when do you need a deed poll? The complete UK guide to taking your spouse's name, double-barrelling, and updating every record after the wedding.
