Use of Maiden Name After Marriage

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Use of Maiden Name After Marriage
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Use of maiden Name After Marriage in the Philippines

Are married women obliged or required to use their husbands’ surnames?

No. According to prevailing jurisprudence, “a married woman has the option, but not a duty, to use the surname of the husband.” Therefore, upon marriage, a married woman has the option to:

  1. Continuously use her maiden name or: (Ex. Basilica Cruz)
  2. Her maiden first name and surname and add her husband’s surname; or: (Ex. Basilica Cruz-Santos)
  3. Her maiden first name and her husband’s surname; or: (Ex. Basilica Santos)
  4. Her husband’s full name, but prefixing a word indicating that she is his wife, such as “Mrs.” (Ex. Mrs. Crispin Santos)

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