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Changing your name is not a requirement, and will not void the marriage if the wife decides to keep her maiden name. Likewise, a name change alone will not formalize the marriage and the couple must still meet the requirements of their state.

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Q: If the wife decides to keep her maiden name in a Common law marriage will it affect the legality of a marriage?
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