Article

A Married Woman’s Surname: Is Custom Law?

Author: Julia C. Lamber (Indiana University)

Abstract

Although I first examine the history of surnames, the focus of this Article is an inquiry into two questions which the courts must resolve: First, under the common law can women retain their pre-marriage names during marriage; and secondly, if not, is the imposition of the husband’s name on his wife constitutional?

Keywords: Married women, Names

How to Cite: Lamber, J. (1973) “A Married Woman’s Surname: Is Custom Law?”, Washington University Law Review. 1973(4).