All ▸ Bar 2024 ▸ CIVIL LAW ▸ III. PERSONS AND FAMILY RELATIONS ▸ D. Surnames (Civil Code, arts. 364-380, Family Code, arts. 176, 189 and 193, R.A. No. 9048, R.A. No. 10172)

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D. Surnames

Scenario:

Antonio and Maria got married and decided to hyphenate their surnames. Antonio's original surname is "Cruz" and Maria's original surname is "Gonzales." After their marriage, they both agreed to use the surname "Cruz-Gonzales." They have been using this hyphenated surname for several years.

Recently, Antonio and Maria had a disagreement and decided to separate. Maria wants to revert to her maiden name and no longer use the hyphenated surname "Cruz-Gonzales." She plans to go back to using her original surname "Gonzales" only.

Question:

Is Maria allowed to revert to her maiden name and stop using the hyphenated surname "Cruz-Gonzales"? Discuss the applicable laws and legal principles regarding surnames in the context of marriage and separation.

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