You can keep your maiden name at work, but legally change your name.

Many women who have built up a good network and reputation within an industry will often decide to retain their maiden name in the workforce.  This is quite a common practice, especially with the average age of marriage rising and women having pivotal roles within industry.  In this instance you can still go ahead and change your name on your passport, drivers licence and all other documents whilst having a different professional name.  It is legal to have two names, one is a legal name (ie: You may take your husbands name on your passport and drivers licence) and the other is a name by association (ie: you may keen your maiden name for professional reasons).

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If you decide to change the name on your passport and bank accounts, but retain your maiden name at work, then just watch out for a few common pitfalls:

* Ensure your work books any international plane tickets under the name in your passport

* Advise payroll when your bank account details change