Change name back to maiden name by deed poll

[Soulseeker]

Hi all

Can anyone give me info on changing my name back to my maiden name? My situation is this, I am legally married but have seperated from my husband(not legally) and he lives apart from me now. I want to change my name back to my maiden name whilst I wait to gwt divorced. I was planning on doing so using the gov website but have read on there thatI will need consent from my husband to change my name. This will be a huge issue as he will not agree to it (the break up was my choice and he's made it clear he won't agree to it) Is there a way I can change my name still without consent?

[ostell]

You can use any name you want to if there is no intent to deceive

[des8]

You only need your spouses agreement to make an enrolled deed poll.
You can make your own deed poll (https://www.gov.uk/change-name-deed-...dult-deed-poll) but some organisations might not accept it

[Soulseeker]

Thank you for your replies. I want to make an enrolled deed poll as I need to change it officially with my bank, DVLA, council etc, basically everything and anything. My divorce could be a difficult one and in the mean time I want to cut all ties with my married name as he's seeing it as a control over me that I have his name still. If he doesn't agree to give consent then what can I do?

[des8]

Not all banks and organisations require an enrolled or registered deed poll.

Other than that i regret I know of no other method

[DE DOGS]

Not all banks and organisations require an enrolled or registered deed poll.

Other than that i regret I know of no other method

Des, you are correct you can and may use any name as you wish. So long as it's not doing so with the intent to deceive.