Benefits and marriage

Amandajane1

Hi guys i am getting married next year keeping my maiden name and not living with my husband due to medical and personal reasons. As there isnt really a change of circumstances do i still need to let esa and housing know. ? Nothing dodgy i just dont want the stress of having to re apply for benefit. Also is it legal to be married and keep maiden name on bank etc 

poppy123456

I can't give any legal advice sorry. What I can advise you is that getting married is not a change of circumstances that you need to report for ESA. What is a change is living together as a couple, as you won't be doing this there's nothing to report. No, you don't have to tell them any name changes. 

Amandajane1

Thank you 

Albus_Scope

Hey there @Amandajane1 and welcome to the community! A huge congratulations on your future wedding, that's very exciting news! 

I can see Poppy has already given you the answers you were after, but I just wanted to stop in and say hi.