To Change or Not to Change - Divorce and Last Name

I think that should be your choice. I see nothing wrong with keeping your name and I see nothing wrong with changing it back. Years ago, everyone kept their names after a divorce. With no kids involved it should not be a problem either way. What fun decisions you have to make. That wasnt ment to be rude, just that you have choices and can do whatever you want. Make it fun.

When I divorced I had no children and no writing published. I changed my name back to my maiden name when I became pregnant because I didn't want my daughter born under my EX's last name. Even though I wouldn't have put his last name on the birth certificate, she would have been referred to as that name in the nursery. My dilemma now is as I approach getting published, what name should I use? Should I use my married name? Do I know for sure this marriage will last forever? After my father passed away I dreamed that he showed me a newspaper with a short story winner in it and the author's name was my real first name (I go by my middle name) and my maiden name. I wondered whether my father was trying to tell me to use that name as my pen name. You certainly have a dilemma on your hands. I would probably keep my married name if I divorced my current husband because we have children so it would probably be best, but I might choose a pen name (the name my father suggested I use) when I finally get my first book published. It just depends. DH has been a real a@@ lately and wouldn't be surprised if this marriage didn't last forever (though I hate to think that way). There are authors who write under several different pen names. Why don't you come up with a new last name - like your maiden name shortened to make it easier.