surnames

[Edinburgh]

My ex-wife has re-married. She still uses my surname on a bank account , at work and for professional publications. She, at the same time, uses her new married surname for other purposes and for personal matters. Is this legal?

[sara3]

yes, we can all be known by whatever name we like, so long as it's not for the purpose of defrauding or, of course, to the police.

[Ethel]

Yes, many married woman use a different name for professional reasons, especially if they have a good reputation and are known.