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
I've got another 'keen'... Ouch!