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To Change or Not to Change: Surnames, Marriages, and the U.S. SAVE Act

April 6, 2026April 5, 2026 Leina Pham-The

In a heterosexual marriage, it has been historically common for the wives to assume their husband’s surname. This practice takes its roots in the Anglo-American common law called coverture, which first emerged in the 13th century, in which … Continue reading