I seen a solicitor within 2 days of leaving the ex 20 years ago! I fled abuse finally after 16 years. I changed my name back by deedpoll straightaway. The ex moaned about it.
I told him I chose to marry him and take his name. I had chose finally to leave him and I didn't want his name.
He was bothered cos he thought I was going to change the children's name and what would they think. I told him I had no intention of with them.
I happily remarried and took my 2nd husband name. I am proud and happy to have my 2nd husband name
Estranged Son and Future Granddaughter
To think that London, or anywhere else for that matter, does not belong to any one demographic