In my state, it is one of the things that you include in your answer to the D filing. I have 20 days from the date of filing to answer. Tomorrow makes 2 weeks since he filed, so I do have to decide relatively soon.
You can change your mind, and your name, later....if you want.
This is not a hill to die on or think about so much. Really, she might not even notice. However you seem to really think she's going to notice and that it will affect her, so if that is true,
I'd keep the same name FOR NOW so it's less change for HER, at this time.
Address the rest of this later. These are not today's problems.
M: 57 H: 60 M: 35 yrs S30,D28,D19 H off to Alaska 2006 Recon 7/07- 8/08 *2016* X = "ALASKA 2.0" GROUND HOG DAY I File D 10/16 OW DIV 2/26/2018 X marries OW 5/2016