Quote: Originally Posted by JaimeLynne Interesting point. We're getting legally married in the U.S. However, I still keep the "D" word in the back of my mind when I think about things like name changing. For example, my legal name will be hyphenated. I'm keeping my middle name, so I will have 4 names which seems totally odd to me, but my Aunt suggested this. Because apparently if you change names, then when you get divorced you have no record as far as credit. But if you keep your last name (at least hyphenate it), then there will be some sort of record our there for your maiden name. My Aunt waited until she was about 40 to marry my Uncle, so I doubt she was considering divorce - but she did it just to be safe, which is what I plan on doing. I never thought of that Jamie! Come to think of it though when my parents divorced after 23 years together my mom had to start from ZERO. She went back to her maiden name which she last had when she was like 20 years old & had nothing in HER name only. SO that's a great point you (and your aunt) have brought up. I think this officially helps me on what I'm doing as far as my last name.
Thanks for sharing the info....