Traditionally, the woman will take the man's last name, so this would indeed involve a legal name change. However, it is not required, and more and more women are keeping their maiden names these days. Some couples will even combine their last names, or create new ones altogether.
In the United States you do not have to change your name when you get married. In fact it is very common for a woman not to.
No.
It does not matter where you got married, you change your name in the State where you are a resident.
No.
You can change your name to whatever you want when you get married, and you can also legally change your name while married and you will still be legally married unless you file and complete the divorce process.
Adele did not change her name when she got married. She married Simon Konecki in 2018 but continued to use her first name professionally. Although she sometimes refers to herself with her married name, Adele Laurie Blue Adkins remains her official stage name.
Yes, you can file a legal name change for any reason, as long as it isn't to take the legal name of someone famous. You can change your name to his last name without being married. It is just cheaper court costs if you were married.
His last name was Perez. He did not change it when he married Selena.
You get married.
she got married
I am 74 1/2 and got remarried this weekend. How do I change my current name to my new married name?
The Knot has great name change information in their name change guide. They also have a lot of other information that could help you with your wedding. MissnowMrs.com is a great resource, thats where I went for info when i got married. Made it very simple to find the right info and forms to change to your married name.